Poor Little Rich Girls

In their yard, Igor was a real legend—bold and charismatic, the kind of hooligan who ruled over garage hangouts and conquered everyone with his wit. And they were three “respectable families” girls, with a wardrobe for any occasion and girlish dreams about romance for their first date. But time is relentless: the years flew by, strong friendship scattered like a house of cards, and those young dreamers turned into grown women—each choosing her own path. And only Igor remained the connecting thread of their fates—friend, lover, husband, a ghost of missed opportunities, hovering somewhere between the past and the present. Everyone says that first love is just a passing feeling that fades with time. But what if it’s simply hiding deep in the soul, waiting for its hour?
One accidental glance, a brief meeting, or even a barely noticeable spark— and the flame flares up again with renewed force, scorching everything in its path. “Poor Rich Girls” is a story about growing up—how people change and how their memories remain the same. About how we part with the past but continue to carry it within us. About nostalgia, hopes, and that very love that may be ridiculous, but never stops reminding itself.
Elena Kolina is the founder of the genre “Russian Romantic Comedy,” author of the famous cycle “Diary of a New Russian.” To date, 25 books by the writer have been published, many of which have been adapted for film. Total circulation exceeds 500,000 copies. Kolina’s works have been translated into German, Polish, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Turkish, and other languages. Listen to the story of eternal romance in the unique performance of actress Marina Lisovets.