G.O.P.N.I.K. Corporation (Гопник Корпорация)
Tagline: “Brothers in Arms, Kings in Chaos.”

Overview
G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp, officially dissolved in 2019, was a Kestrovite private military contractor with deep ties to organized crime, corruption, and state-sanctioned violence. Originally a paramilitary arm of the Velikaya Bratva—one of the most dangerous Soviet mafia syndicates—the organization masked its illicit operations under the guise of patriotic service and private security work. Despite its disbanding, the echoes of its atrocities remain, and the Bratva continues to wield its influence across Eastern Europe and beyond.

History & Origins
G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp was founded in 2011 by Dmitry Kuznetsov, A prominent figure within the Kremlin & Velikaya Bratva. The group emerged during the chaotic years of Kestrovite political instability, seizing on the collapse of state oversight and the increasing privatization of military operations.

At its inception, G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp was a loose coalition of ex-soldiers, Bratva enforcers, and paramilitary units, all united under the promise of wealth, power, and nationalistic pride. Publicly, the group branded itself as a Kestrovite nationalist PMC fighting to "protect the motherland’s interests abroad." Behind closed doors, however, the corporation operated as a front for criminal enterprises, from arms smuggling to human trafficking.

Key Objectives:
Profit at Any Cost: Contracts with rogue states, insurgents, and even corporations.
Enforcing Bratva Dominance: Securing smuggling routes, silencing political enemies, and expanding Bratva influence.
Nationalistic Propaganda: Using patriotism as a shield for their real motives.

Activities and Crimes
G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp was implicated in numerous atrocities and crimes during its short but impactful existence. Their operations were defined by an almost clinical brutality, often used to further both corporate and criminal interests.

Kingfisher Democratic Republic (2012-2014): G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp was contracted to provide "security services" during a resource war between local factions. Reports of mass executions, forced labor, and civilian disappearances later surfaced.
Kastovia Insurgency (2015): Tasked with combating separatist forces, G.O.P.N.I.K. units operated with impunity, raiding villages and seizing supplies under the pretense of counter-insurgency. Survivors described the group’s methods as indistinguishable from the insurgents they fought.
Arms Trafficking: G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp was a central player in the black-market trade of Soviet-era weaponry, including AKs, RPGs, and surplus armor, often sold to the same insurgents they were contracted to fight.
Human Trafficking: Evidence later revealed that G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp had facilitated the capture and transport of civilians to labor camps controlled by the Velikaya Bratva.

Organizational Structure
Gopnik Corp operated more like a criminal cartel than a military company. Its hierarchy blurred the lines between a professional PMC and the Bratva’s mafia network.

Dmitry Kuznetsov (Founder & CEO): Kestrovite mercenary and political strategist, A prominent figure within the Kremlin, he was a hardline Kestrovite nationalist and is known for having founded Velikaya Rodina in 2009 and G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp. in 2011.
Bratva Advisors: Senior Bratva members acted as "consultants" to ensure the PMC’s profits aligned with mafia interests.
Operational Commanders: Ex-Spetsnaz and military officers led field operations, often blurring the line between military professionalism and criminal sadism.
Foot Soldiers: A mix of ex-military, gang enforcers, and desperate men lured in by promises of money and glory.

Tactics and Methods
G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp became infamous for their "shock and awe" brutality, using overwhelming violence to intimidate enemies and maintain control. They often combined professional military tactics with the ruthlessness of organized crime.

Key Methods:
Urban Combat Dominance: Specialized in close-quarters fighting, often targeting industrial zones, slums, and civilian centers.
Psychological Warfare: Public executions, mutilations, and desecration of symbols were common tactics to spread fear.
Improvised Warfare: Despite their resources, G.O.P.N.I.K. units often employed makeshift armor, scavenged weapons, and traps to maintain cost efficiency.
Collateral Be Damned: Civilian casualties were treated as acceptable losses, further cementing their reputation as war criminals.

Equipment
Their arsenal was a mix of surplus Soviet-era gear and weapons obtained through black-market deals. While their equipment was often outdated, their experience and creativity made them a dangerous force.

Primary Weapons:
AK-74M: Standard-issue assault rifle, often modified with black-market optics.
PP-19 Bizon: Favored for urban engagements and raids.
RPK-74: Used for suppressive fire in open combat.
Makarov PM: A reliable, if outdated, sidearm.

Vehicles:
BMP-1/BMP-2 APCs: Cheap and effective for moving troops.
Technical Trucks: Civilian vehicles retrofitted with machine guns or recoilless rifles.
T-72 Tanks: Obtained through smuggling operations, rarely deployed due to high operational costs.

Other Gear:
Black-Market Drones: Used for reconnaissance and intimidation.
Improvised Explosives: Often deployed in ambushes or during guerrilla warfare.

Disbanding and Aftermath
In 2019, Dmitry Kuznetsov ordered the disbanding of G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp after mounting international pressure and infighting within the organization. However, the dissolution was more symbolic than practical.
Velikaya Bratva Absorption: Much of G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp’s manpower and assets were absorbed back into the Bratva’s sprawling network, ensuring their influence endured.
Ongoing Criminal Activity: Former G.O.P.N.I.K. operatives continue to operate as mercenaries, arms dealers, and enforcers for the Bratva.

Notable Incidents Post-Disbanding:
2021 Vorobey Arms Raid: A cache of Gopnik weapons, including RPGs and anti-air systems, was seized during a police raid on a Bratva-controlled warehouse.
Kuznetsov’s Assassination (2023): Kuznetsov was executed at a Sapsan checkpoint, sparking rumors of betrayal within the Bratva or a targeted hit by international intelligence.

Legacy
G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp has become a cautionary tale of what happens when private military contractors operate without oversight. To this day, its name invokes fear in conflict zones, and rumors persist of splinter cells still operating under Bratva command. In the shadows of modern warfare, the spirit of G.O.P.N.I.K. Corp lingers—proof that sometimes, the lines between soldiers and criminals blur far too easily.