The Serf Militiaman

Beginning of the 17th century. The army of False Dmitry I invades Russia, which is going through a deep crisis at this time caused by the oprichnina, the Livonian War, famine, and epidemics. The so-called Time of Troubles begins—lasting nearly two decades. During this harsh period for Russia, the most miserable fate was for serfs (servants), who, due to events taking place, were practically in absolute submission to their masters with no hope of liberation. Young serf Mikhail Chevkin dreams of buying his way out from the hated Prince Vorotynsky in order to regain the freedom he craves. And nothing and no one will be able to stop him from achieving his goal.