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You've probably seen in movies or TV series heroes who have a hiding place with canned goods, generators and weapons in case of disaster. It's not just a fiction of — writers in real life there is a movement known as preppers (from English. preppers, «those who are preparing»).
Who are preppers
Preppers — are people who consciously prepare for possible crisis situations: from natural disasters and global epidemics to economic collapses or even the end of the world. Their philosophy is based on self-sufficiency and willingness to survive without the help of the state or the modern benefits of civilization.
Where does the movement come from
The preper movement was formed in the USA in the second half of the 20th century. Its origins date back to the Cold War, when the fear of the nuclear threat forced people to build bunkers and accumulate provisions. In the 1970–80s, growing distrust of government and economic crises further pushed the development of this phenomenon. Over time, the ideas of «survival» spread around the world, taking various forms of — from environmental initiatives to radical scenarios of survival after the apocalypse.
What preppers do
- Stock up on food and water for several weeks or months.
- They create storage facilities with medicines, hygiene products, and fuel.
- Learn survival skills — fire breeding, hunting, medicine in the field.
- Bunkers are built or basements are equipped to have a safe space in case of emergency situations.
- Some also buy weapons for self-defense.
Preppers in culture and cinema
The idea of life «after the disaster» has become a popular topic in popular culture. Examples:
- «10 Cloverfield Lane /Cloverfield, 10» <TAG1> John Goodman's hero has set up a bunker and years of supplies in preparation for a threat from outside.
- «The Last of Us /The Last of Us» (series 3) — character Bill, a typical prepper, creates a well-fortified area with traps, his own power supply and supplies.
- «Blast from the Past» (1999) <TAG1> the protagonist's father, out of fear of nuclear war, sets up a bunker and keeps the family underground for decades.
- «Leave the World Behind» (2023) <TAG1> the film features characters who have their own plans and resources in case of global collapse.
- Documentary series «Doomsday Preppers» (National Geographic) shows real people preparing for natural disasters, economic crises or war.
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