The story of one Latvian boy, Nauris Umpala, who lost his parents early and was left with a little sister and an old sick grandfather. He had to think about making money for the whole family, but the most difficult ordeal occurred when he was suspected of stealing at school.
1905, Germany. Young talented engineer-bridgebuilder Yevgeny Narezhny, the son of a Russian political emigrant, refuses profitable offers of bourgeois more
1905, Germany. Young talented engineer-bridgebuilder Yevgeny Narezhny, the son of a Russian political emigrant, refuses profitable offers of bourgeois businessmen, dreaming of devoting himself to serving his homeland - Russia. He came to St. Petersburg in the troubled days of the revolution of 1905. Completely absorbed in scientific work, believing that all questions in the world can be solved only by science, Narezhny does not share the political beliefs of his wife Elena Chernova, an active fighter of the Bolshevik underground. Narezhny becomes a famous scientist and builder. His honest, open-minded nature is deeply abhorrent to the world of capital. Life itself forces Narezhny to reconsider his positions, to think about the meaning of the revolutionary struggle. He sees the horrors of the imperialist war, which he volunteered for the sake of love for Russia. Dies his wife Elena, who became a victim of the betrayal of the SR Galagan. As a hostage, the young son of Narezhny is taken to Germany. However, the scientist does not want to leave Russia. He lives in Kiev in solitude and obscurity, thinking that no one needs his knowledge. . . close
Nadya Shumin is engaged to be married to Andrey Andreitch, the son of a local priest. Nadya lives on her grandmother's estate with her mother, "a fair-haired more
Nadya Shumin is engaged to be married to Andrey Andreitch, the son of a local priest. Nadya lives on her grandmother's estate with her mother, "a fair-haired woman tightly laced in, with a pince-nez, and diamonds on every finger." While Nadya is a woman with a great desire for education and independence, Andrey is a friendly but rather vacuous and totally unmotivated man. Sasha, an ill and impoverished young man who is spending the summer on the estate has long been considered part of the family. Sasha implores Nadya to follow her heart - to go to Petersburg and attend the University. close
Together with other graduates of the Maritime Institute, Irina Zakharova returns to her native Odessa. At the distribution commission, she seeks the appointment more
Together with other graduates of the Maritime Institute, Irina Zakharova returns to her native Odessa. At the distribution commission, she seeks the appointment of the first assistant to the captain on the infamous Pobeda vessel, with the most loosened crew. Carrying a personal example of sailors, Irina successfully fights for a turning point in the mood of sailors, and when the ship gets into a storm, she shows the outstanding qualities of a real sailor. Against the background of these events, the theme of lyrical relationships between Irina and the navigator of the red-flagged ship "Abkhazia" Vasily in love with her is unfolding. close
Kostya and his friends are young and love playing street football. Kostya dreams of playing professionally, but cannot bring himself to approach the coach. more
Kostya and his friends are young and love playing street football. Kostya dreams of playing professionally, but cannot bring himself to approach the coach. His girlfriend, Nastya, shares his dream, but street football is Kostya’s life, and the outdoor pitch is akin to a second home, a place for friends to meet and play. close