Durante más de 10 años, las fuerzas policiales soviéticas han intentado detener al asesino en serie más inteligente y buscado de la URSS. Pero incluso cuando parece que han conseguido atraparle, nadie puede probar su culpabilidad. A medida que se intensifica la persecución, la investigación se vuelve cada vez más personal entre el detective y el sospechoso.
An unremarkable Russian town holds some terrible secrets. The simple working guy Lyokha gets acquainted with the beautiful Masha. She shows him photos that he cannot remember. Lyokha goes to see his father, but finds out that the latter died several days ago. The father left lots of mysterious notes, but a local gang and a mysterious visitor from Moscow are after them. You find out everything if you remember!
Kirill, who stood up for Nastya's honor, is forced to join the army. He severely beat the offender, and military service is the only way for him to avoid prison.
Life in a 19th century Russian town is focused on a group of wealthy Cavalry officers, who are enjoying their 'life in style'. Officers are flirting with beautiful women, playing cards and are having lots of fun. One winter day a visiting foreigner is invited to join the Russian officers for a card game.