The wealthy bully Troekurov, in the heat of a petty quarrel, ruined his neighbor Dubrovsky. The old man couldn’t withstand the blow and died. His son decided to avenge the offender. Clever and brave Vladimir was destined for success—but Troekurov had a beautiful daughter… This is not a pretty love story, not a description of justice triumphing, not a fairy tale where good defeats evil. It’s a sad and truthful story about Russia and Russians.