High Security Vacation

Viktor Sumarokov is an experienced thief who has risen to de facto authority among inmates. He commands respect through a mix of charisma, tough pragmatism, and self‑preservation. His leadership is tested as the prison riot unfolds and he becomes a key player in protecting Koltsov and guiding an uneasy alliance.

A former Ministry of Internal Affairs employee and Chechnya veteran celebrated as a hero, he is now imprisoned after injuring a venal colleague. Wounded, he seeks protection and a path to survival, enlisting Sumrak and Gagarin in a plan to outmaneuver his jailers. His resolve and courage drive the urgency of the escape.

Commander of the special forces of the Federal Penitentiary Service who helps suppress the riot and later shelter the fugitives. He embodies disciplined order and tactical thinking, bridging the gap between the authorities and the inmates. His actions set the stage for a fragile cooperation with Koltsov and Sumrak.

Lieutenant colonel of UFSIN Vyshkin, the colony’s authority figure who arrives to request Sumrak’s protection for Koltsov. He represents the official system and its fear of consequences, navigating the crisis with a mix of firmness and pragmatism.

Head of the colony who must manage the mounting unrest and maintain order under pressure. His decisions influence whether the system can be stabilized or whether the riot feeds into a broader rebellion. He embodies institutional authority in crisis.

The ringleader’s trusted aide who participates in schemes to destabilize Koltsov, motivated by promises of early release. He helps spark the riot by persuading others to challenge authority, highlighting the corrosive effects of desperation and ambition within the prison hierarchy.

A high-ranking guard who oversees the colony's operations and confronts the riot with a blend of protocol and force. His stance underscores the friction between official control and the informal power structures that Sumrak wields. He becomes a key figure in the escalation and responses to the crisis.