Retired special forces captain Viktor Egorov, after a severe injury in Syria, was completely discharged from the military. For several years now, he has been living a comfortable, peaceful life. His war ended a long time ago—but suddenly another disaster arrives: an easy, unburdened fishing trip to the Vitebsk region turns into a bloody nightmare of the summer of 1941.
What should Egorov do? Sink to the bottom and calmly wait out the hottest months—especially since he has a reliable shelter, food, weapons, and ammunition… Or does Viktor need to remember the duty of a Russian officer to the Motherland, which has been one and the same at all times?