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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Shkolnik v bolote” is an epic card of the Russian Memes pack, number 17 of the collection, and the 13th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Shkolnik v bolote” meme mean?
The image fits when enthusiasm runs into grey. It covers an ambitious project stuck in paperwork, a back-to-school season that motivates nobody, or a day that starts badly. The contrast between a young pupil and the mood of the swamp makes it a symbol of discouragement that is funny rather than sad.
Where does the “Shkolnik v bolote” meme come from?
The meme dates to 2016 and belongs to the Runet, the Russian-language internet. Its title means “the schoolboy in the swamp”, which announces the picture: a young pupil dropped into a damp, gloomy setting. Russian-speaking users adopted it to express the distance between initial dreams and ground reality. The simplicity of the scene encouraged remixes, usually with sarcastic captions.
How to use the “Shkolnik v bolote” meme
- On a rainy Monday morning, someone shares the schoolboy in the swamp.
- A stalled start-up project gets the meme as a comment.
- It goes with tonight’s revision list.
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The “Shkolnik v bolote” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #13 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Shkolnik v bolote” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Shkolnik v bolote comes out of the Russian Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is “Shkolnik v bolote”?
A 2016 Runet meme whose title means “the schoolboy in the swamp”.
What does “Shkolnik v bolote” express?
The momentum of a project sinking into dull reality.
When do you post “Shkolnik v bolote”?
When big ambitions meet greyness.
How do I get the Shkolnik v bolote meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Shkolnik v bolote” is an epic card of the Russian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Shkolnik v bolote card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Runet (Wikipédia) · Runet (Wikipedia) · checked on October 29, 2026.
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