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Preparing to Play

Here is all the insider info you need to get off to a perfect start.
By Egor Goryainov
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Tutorial

After signing in, choose a server and create your character. Then you'll see a short intro video about the world of Matreshka RP. Once the game loads, you'll arrive at Arzamas Station. Mark will meet you there, show you how to get started, and suggest finding your first job. First, learn the basic controls and head to the marked area. Completing tasks earns you XP, raises your level, and unlocks new features. To get to work, tap the action button and rent a moped. After renting the moped, open the tablet, go to the Tutorial section, and select Get to the Sawmill. Tap GPS to mark the job location on the map. Follow the route on the minimap to the sawmill. Hold the accelerator to move forward and use the joystick to steer. When you arrive, get off the moped—it will automatically return to the parking area. Tip: If the route to the sawmill disappears, set it again from Jobs, or tap the minimap and select the red marker near the sawmill. At the sawmill, talk to the Foreman, select Logging, and start your shift. Cut down three trees and take the logs to the designated area. Complete the task, end your shift, and collect your pay. Working uses energy. To restore it, tap GPS and choose the nearest shawarma stand. Go there, view the items, add a shawarma to your cart, and pay. Then open Inventory from the circle menu and eat the shawarma you bought. After completing the tasks, your level will increase. Open the crate you received and claim your reward, then return to Tasks and claim the rewards for the stages you've completed. After that, Mark will wrap up the tutorial. Keep exploring the game by completing quests in Tasks.

Last updated on Sep 25, 2026

Your Character

Your character is your avatar who lives, works, and plays in the game. They have their own stats and skills, including levels, combat styles, perks, and more. Let's break it all down. Character stats To view your character's details, open the pause menu using the icon under the mini-map. From there, tap on Character Menu. This menu holds all your personal data and stats: - Level: This is your character's overall progress. It's vital for getting some state jobs or joining factions and gangs. Many organizations require you to be at least Level 5 to join. You can level up by working jobs, getting wages, and staying active. - Wanted Level: This shows how much attention you have from the authorities. Committing crimes or violations, such as murder or insults, can earn you stars from Law Enforcement officers. If you have stars, you can't join state organizations, and you risk being hunted down and sent to jail. More stars mean more time behind bars. Killing another player results in an automatic wanted star. - Lawfulness: A key stat if you want to join the Army, Law Enforcement, or the Federal Investigation Bureau (FIB) - ₽: In-game currency used to buy items, property, and businesses. - MatreshCoins (MC): Premium currency used to buy exclusive skins, vehicles, services, and more in the Premium Store. Perks Here, you can buy special abilities for your character, such as increased stamina or resolve. Each card explains exactly what the perk brings. Skills Work skill You can improve your skill level at starter jobs by completing tasks. Each successful task gives you +1 work experience point. Once you earn enough points, your wage for that job will increase. Weapon skills This shows how proficient you are with weapons. You can level this up at the shooting range or purchase instant progress with MC in this menu. Combat Styles Your combat style determines your moves and tactics. Train your character and pick the style that fits your playstyle best. Weapon skins This is where you can buy or view cool skins for your weapon. Remember: a skin only changes the weapon's appearance, not its combat characteristics. To use a skin, you must first own the weapon, which you can buy at the Weapon Store. To use a skin you own, tap Equip.

Last updated on Sep 15, 2026

RolePlay Terms and Commands

RolePlay scripts are your in-game actions that describe what your character does using /me, as well as events happening at the same time as speech using /do. You will need these scripts for faction and gang interviews. Read more in the "Joining a Faction" article. RolePlay terms are abbreviations and set expressions for fast communication between players. Essential RP terms: - DM (Deathmatch): Killing another player without a valid in-game reason. - DB (DriveBy): Killing a player from a vehicle or using the vehicle as a weapon. - SK (Spawn Kill): Killing a player at the exact moment they spawn. - TK (TeamKill): Killing members of your own faction or organization. - RP (RolePlay): Acting out a specific role and following the logic of the game world. - MG (MetaGaming): Using Out of Character (OOC*) information within the game world. - GM (GodMode): Making your character invincible. - PG (PowerGaming): acting like a hero—for example, going against an armed opponent while unarmed, or when five people attack one player. - RK (Revenge Kill): 1. Returning to the place where you were killed for revenge. 2. Seeking revenge for your death. 3. Intentional repeated killing of the same player. - BH (BunnyHop): Jumping repeatedly while running to move faster (strictly Non-RP). - CC (Criminal Code): The set of laws governing illegal actions in the game. - AC (Academic Code): Rules regarding public conduct or educational behavior. - GZ (Green Zone): Safe zones like hospitals, train stations, or city hall where violence is strictly prohibited. - FR (FastReloading): Using bugs to reload faster than intended. - FM (FastMoving): Using bugs to move faster than intended. - FF (Friendly Fire): Shooting teammates without the intent to kill, usually to cause minor damage. - CK (Character Kill): The permanent RP death of a character (typically prohibited on the server). - URP (UnRolePlay): Leaving an RP situation or acting completely out of character. - TDM (Team DeathMatch): Mass killing based on teams. - MDM (Mass DeathMatch): Mass killing without a valid in-game reason. - ORP (OffRolePlay): Failing to stay in character. - EPP (Exploiting Pathing): Driving across fields or other prohibited areas. - PK (PlayerKill): Killing another character, justified by in-game reasons. - FCK (FactionCharacterKill): Killing another character, justified by faction reasons. OOC (Out Of Character): Information and actions that are not related to the RolePlay game world. IC (In Character): In-game information and actions. IC chat is used to exchange in-game information. General commands: /menu Open the main player menu /rep (ort) Contact the Administration (Support) /gps Open server navigation /find View online members of your organization /leaders View the list of online leaders /buy Make a purchase (convenience store) /leave Leave your current organization /deps View online deputies /hug Offer a hug /kiss Offer a kiss /id Search for a specific player by name /cancel Withdraw a pending offer /premium Open Premium menu /stats View detailed account statistics /promo Enter a promo code /pay Transfer money /charity View the benefactors list /lic Show your license list /liclist Online licenser list /play Toggle radio /anim Emotes list /yes Accept an offer /no Refuse an offer /skill View your skills list /pass Show your ID /present Give flowers /breakcar Break into a vehicle /hi Shake hands /med Show your medical card /sellsim Sell a SIM card /headmove Toggle head-turning /hud Toggle UI elements (map, joystick, speedometer) /mypromo Check time remaining for rewards (money, vehicles, EXP) /pet Open the pet menu /treasure Take out the metal detector /invhud Toggle all UI elements at once /discount View active personal discounts /lawyers View the list of lawyers /wedding Register a marriage /divorce File for divorce /fishing Start fishing /inv Open inventory /bg Beg for money /exitdm Exit the DM Arena /time Check the remaining time for your mute, jail time, or warn /dice Roll dice in the Fortune Hall /tickets View fines /endarend End car rental /rmenu Open interaction menu /boost View active personal wage bonuses /history View name change history /bank Open bank account menu

Last updated on Sep 15, 2026