New times, new opportunities—and new problems…
Zemsky doctor Ivan Palych Petrov is forced to move to the capital in order to carry out his plan—to alter the course of history, to steer the country away from bloody horror and human losses. So far are his friends, relatives, and loved ones, and now—so close—are his jealous rivals and enemies. Those who put sticks in the wheels. Those who set traps. Those who openly wish him death. One has to be extremely careful. And to trust only himself.