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I was just a simple guy, rose above the crowd.

Didn't mean to brag here.

The truth is, I'm just like you…

The street incarnate, Moscow flesh and blood...

Moscow flesh and blood...

Moscow flesh and blood!

This is Amato.

All the girls to the after-party, guys – bye-bye!

Dude, is this the car for Amato MC?

Let's go.

Hey! Why aren't we moving?

Hey, hey! Hey, hey!

Academia

Galina Sumina

Maxim Bityukov

Elizaveta Lotova, Alexander Konstantinov, Vladimir Yumatov

Alexander Yatsko, Igor Yurtaev, Eric Yaralov

Director of Photography - Dmitriy Konchev. Production designer - David Dadunashvili.

Music by Igor Krestovskiy

Written by Arkadiy Vysotskiy, Vasiliy Abdrashitov.

Directed by Vyacheslav Lavrov, Alexander Sozonov.

Creative producer - Valeriy Kochkin. Executive producer - Oksana Furtseva.

Co-producers - Nelli Yaralova, Roman Atanesyan.

Produced by Alexey Moiseev, Oleg Piganov, Yulia Razumovskaya

Academia

I saw dad in my dream last night.

Haven't seen him in my dreams for so long.

He hugged me and said we're doing good.

Yeah, sis. We are.

It hurts, though...

I'm sorry, dear.

Yeah?

Nastya, hi! Why aren't you at work?

I'm at my dad's, today's the anniversary.

Oh, right... Right, you told me... Ten years since Volodya...

I'm sorry. Anyway, Anastasia, we have an emergency.

We have an emergency every day, boss.

This is really an emergency situation. A popular singer was kidnapped, a huge scandal.

The media is going crazy. You must come here, to the committee, right now.

Yes sir.

Olya.

What is it?

I have to go to work, it's urgent. Sorry.

OK?

Let's go. Go, go.

Yes.

Hello. Sorry I'm late.

Thanks.

Colleagues! Zorina Anastasia Vladimirovna.

Will work on this case...

Hello.

Anastasia Vladimirovna! Yesterday...

Yesterday a celebrity was kidnapped, a singer, Mr.Shyotkin.

Stage name Amato MC.

A few days before that a boxer went missing, a rising star, Zubov.

Dmitriy Zubov. His friends didn't contact us.

They transferred a fair amount of money to an anonymous bank account.

After that, a text with coordinates was received.

They found Zubov on the coordinates. But he was already dead.

However, it was confirmed that he was buried alive.

He allegedly died from ketoacidosis.

High blood sugar level.

It happens. If a diabetic stops taking insulin.

The kidnapper demanded one million dollars for Shyotkin.

Moreover, the singer's agent is the only person he's talking to...

One Izmaylov.

Nastya, you have to question this Izmaylov guy very thoroughly, then study Zubov's body.

We need to know what health problems he had.

Yuriy Kuzmich, we need special expertise here.

I suggest we bring in the scientists in this field.

Any particular suggestions?

Professor Viktoria Gnatiuk from Moscow State University.

The author of a number of unique methods of pathoanatomy.

Unique is good. Nastya, get in touch with the science.

Yes, come in. Artur...

Nastya, Ive decided that Artur will be helping you.

You've been working together for a long time and without any problems.

Artur, join Nastya, do everything you can.

- May I be dismissed? - Yes.

Thank you.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Dad, come on, tell me what my present is!

OK, old man, you'll have to wait until tonight. Alright?

At least give me a hint! Please.

My word is law. No hints until tonight.

Actually, someone is late for school. Hurry! Come on!

- Good morning, mum. - Morning.

You don't even know what to get him yet.

- Guilty. My bad. I'll make it right. - Uh-huh.

I'll buy something after work.

Just don't be late, please. After all, it's your son's Birthday.

Don't worry. I've got everything planned.

I'll ask Vika to let me leave early.

We can start celebrating at six.

OK, I've got to go now.

Go, go...

Guys, I'm looking for tissue regeneration laboratory. Can you tell me where it is?

Laboratory's there.

Got it. Thanks.

The elevator is out of order, unfortunately. Under repair.

Where are the stairs?

And what is your business here, miss?

Yes, of course.

Zorina Anastasia Vladimirovna, the investigative committee.

I'm looking for Viktoria Gnatiuk.

Well, I'm Mukhin Maxim Petrovich.

Nice to meet you.

Follow me.

Viktoria Gnatiuk?

You're from the investigative committee?

Yes. Anastasia Zorina. I suppose our depatrment has already contacted you.

Yes. You know, they didn't really explain anything.

Take a seat.

Thank you.

My understanding is, you need my people to study some human remains?

That's exactly right.

Why, your experts couldn't manage it?

No. This is a special case. There are certain difficulties.

An athlete was kidnapped, then he died from diabetes. No one in his circle knew about diabetes.

Oh, I see.

You know, I'll do everything I can, of course, but...

We'll start tomorrow.

I'm afraid, tomorrow will be too late.

There's another life at stake.

Well, I'm sorry, but this is a university.

All staff members are busy. We have exams coming up.

Besides, we have commercial orders.

There are schedules and obligations...

And I think that preventing another person's death is much more important...

Than to fulfil your commercial orders.

Of course, you're right.

The thing is, even if we postpone all our matters,

the examination will take more than one day.

We'll do everything we possibly can, of course.

I see.

Sorry for the trouble.

All the best.

Rejection?

Didn't agree on the timeframe.

I see, I see.

Follow me.

Please.

Thank you.

Dr.Lemke.

Anastasia Zorina from the investigative committee.

Hello.

Junior justice counselor.

I'm sincerely glad.

Doctor, this lady needs your help.

Actually, I wanted to see a professor, not a prosector.

Come on...

Take it easy.

Lay out the facts.

I really want to help you, honestly.

But you need evidence, not my personal opinion.

It doesn't matter now.

A personal opinion is enough for me, if it's a competent one.

Although I understand, few people can analyze this quickly.

Are you daring me?

We're not in kindergarten, are we?

It's just the way it is.

Even our experts were helpless to do this!

You are daring me.

Thanks.

OK, let's see.

So, ketoacidosis, diabetic coma...

Listen, you have all the causes of death. Why do you need my report?

An athlete had diabetes. Don't you find it strange?

Did your champion take steroids?

Our medical professionals didn't mention it.

Therefore, they didn't find anything.

If he did take steroids, they were fast-dissolving.

For the doping test.

I need to examine the joints for osteoporosis.

Another unpleasant effect from taking steroids.

I have to examine the body, only then can I give my opinion.

We can go to forensic department right now.

Actually, I have limited time. In fact, I was hoping to leave early.

It's my son's Birthday.

It's my father's death anniversary.

Don't worry, I won't keep you long.

I have a car.

Sorry, I still don't understand how to interpret the result.

I examined the joints, but instead of the expected

osteoporosis, I have extensive tophi.

So he didn't take steroids?

Maybe he did, but to compensate for osteoporosis he was taking calcium and magnesium...

What does Zubov's physician say?

I haven't talked to him yet, but they contacted him by phone.

He says he doesn't know anything, the athlete was strong as an ox.

Didn't take any illegal drugs.

He's dodging.

Zubov wouldn't have thought of taking such complex medications.

I suggest you pressure him.

I was going to talk to him today...

Dr.Lemke, could you help me?

Be present during the conversation.

It's just that I'm not quite good at medical specifics.

Nastya, it's my son's Birthday.

I also want to buy him a present.

I understand. We'll stop by the store on the way. Deal?

Anastasia Vladimirovna, Izmaylov arrived for questioning.

A very impatient guy.

This is very good. Thank you, Artur.

Izmaylov is that rapper's agent. I'm going to talk to him.

Then we'll definitely go and buy a present.

Also to the athlete's doctor.

You're supposed to be searching all the drug dens instead of having this idle chat with me!

You're not just doing nothing! You're distracting me as well!

Let me decide how to conduct the investigation.

What's required from you is to answer my questions.

Let's not waste time.

Go ahead. Let's get to the formalities, right? For your report?

Shyotkin doesn't drive, does he? How did he get home after the concert?

Amato MC!

I came up with this pseudonym, so from now on please call the artist that!

And I have no idea how he got home.

He asked me not to call a taxi, or he did it by himself... or I don't know...

So he left by himself, no one accompanied him.

No bodyguards? Shyotkin is a famous singer.

That's the thing! Famous, but a simple guy, just like you!

Listen, if anything happens to him, you'll be in big trouble.

Is that so?

What makes you think something's going to happen to him?

Didn't the kidnappers say that they'd release him alive?

Aren't you collecting the money?

Hm. Everything requires time!

I thought you'd find the criminal.

And you're only counting on our money!

Did you hear about the kidnapping of Zubov, a boxer?

Zubov? No. I didn't. Kidnapping, again?

Didn't solve it either, huh, botchers?

It's a very similar kidnapping.

Do you remember if there's any connection between Zubov and Shyotkin?

I don't know. Amato wasn't interested in sports...

Yes, hello! I'm at the so-called interrogation...

The girl is absolutely stupid...

No, it's pointless. We have to do it ourselves.

Signature? Yes. I'm on my way.

That's it! Your time is up.

We're not done talking. Sit down.

Don't try to hold me here!

If you do, I'll tell the press.

That instead of investigating you're standing in the way!

See me out!

They will see you out.

Any news from the investigators?

Why did they call you? Are you a suspect?

Let me pass!.. Igor!

Igor!

I said, let me pass! Get out of the way!

Get out of the way! Put your camera away!

Get away from the car!

Yeah. The burden of fame...

I wouldn't trade my cozy morgue for it.

Let's go.

Anastasia!

Hello. I'm Vasiliy Babich. Nice to meet you.

Pleased to make your acquaintance! Are you working on the case of Amato MC's kidnapping?

What makes you think so?

I have sources at the very top!

You can give me a little exclusive, and I'll make it worth your while!

What did Izmaylov say?

We don't share any information on investigations! Have a nice day!

Too bad! Can you please take my business card?

If anything comes up, call me first, okay?

And I'll do you a favor too. I will hide from my colleagues that you're the one working on this case!

Yep. He's unpleasant, this Izmaylov guy.

He's behaving suspiciously too.

Maybe you shouldn't have let him go.

We don't need scandals now.

This case has already drawn too much attention.

There's a shopping center further down the road. Pull over, please.

Can you?

Ah... yes, of course. I forgot about the Birthday. Sorry.

How old is your son?

Twelve.

What are you getting him?

Haven't decided yet.

Good luck then. They are hard to please.

I know that.

I have a little sister.

I see...

Maybe you could help me choose?

Yes, sure. With pleasure.

There's still time before the meeting.

Thanks.

Still, it seems to me there is some connection between the singer and the boxer.

Aside from the fact that they are both famous and they both walk around without bodyguards?

Who else would be kidnapped for ransom, if not celebrities?

Well, that Zubov guy didn't need bodyguards, judging by his remains.

I wonder how the robber managed to knock him out.

And where did it happen? That's the second question.

I'm sorry. I'll be right back.

Hello. Viktoria...

I was buying a present for my son. It's his Birthday.

Is this urgent? I'm on my way.

Yeah. Yeah, OK.

Well, thanks a lot. Goodbye.

The professor?

Yeah. She gave me a day off.

Such a kind woman.

I'll say.

Well, it's still too early for me to go home, so I'm entirely at your disposal.

Together we'll call this doctor's bluff!

Everything's here, in the medical record, you can take a look.

We control each athlete's health.

Let's get back to diabetes. Dr.Lemke.

Yes. I did the autopsy.

And the presence of intravital pathological changes in pancreatic

islets of pancreas leaves no doubt.

Be honest... Was it you who recommended to the athlete to take steroids?

I don't know anything about this. Perhaps he took them by himself.

The tests didn't show anything...

Why does the athlete have osteoporosis? How did you not diagnose it?

It's impossible!

Yes. It's true. The athlete doesn't have osteoporosis.

Because in addition to steroids you recommended to him

to take drugs that compensated for osteoporosis.

But there's also tophus in the joints.

Did you forget that he needed to stop taking calcium and magnesium?

Or did you intentionally recommend that he kept taking them?

I don't know anything about that. I didn't recommend it.

Doctor, listen to me.

We are not from the Olympic Committee.

We are investigating a kidnapping case.

Zubov is already dead.

You will tell us everything now. About the doping and everything else.

If you don't, it will turn out badly for you.

I gave consultation to him informally.

What to take, how to take it.

I defined the dosages very clearly.

And he brought diabetes on himself!

So you knew?..

Well, we expected this to be temporary pancreatic dysfunction.

He stopped taking steroids, started taking insulin...

I recommended that he stopped taking calcium and magnesium!

And if he didn't... Then I'm not surprised he had tophus...

Which means terrible pain during physical activity.

But he didn't mention anything like that to me.

And who could he turn to?

Who? I'm telling you, he was a very complicated patient.

He believed in all kinds of hoodoo, in complementary medicine.

Kept seeing some kind of healers-apothecaries.

But who? I dont know. Hard to say.

OK. Doctor, last question.

Did you hear about the kidnapping of Amato, the singer?

Now try to remember if there is some connection between Zubov and Amato.

Maybe you provided the singer with private care?

I treated one Izmaylov.

He is a producer or promoter, or something...

It was Zubov who brought him.

They are friends or neighbors, I don't know.

Thank you, Doctor.

Mr.Izmaylov, I expect you to be here in one hour.

Once again: in one hour.

See you later.

Thank you, Dr.Lemke.

Now I can take you home.

Yes. Time to go home.

Hello, Fedya.

Hi, how are you doing?

What? Not home yet? Huh. I see.

Mum said at seven.

OK then. See you. OK, see you, birthday boy.

Later.

You know, I'd like to examine the body once again...

I got an idea after a conversation with a colleague.

I could be a little late, but I want to see it through anyway.

Take me to the dead man.

Do you even know what you're doing?

You keep distracting me! And you'll pay for that!

Take a look. Please.

What is this scribble?

An arrest warrant.

For Mr.Izmaylov... Me?

On what grounds?!

Read it. It says everything.

There are reasons to believe that the suspect intends to obstruct

the ascertainment of truth, since he concealed the information about his acquaintance with Zubov.

Miss, you misunderstood me.

Anastasia Vladimirovna.

Anastasia Vladimirovna, I didn't conceal it...

I just thought that it didn't matter, so I didn't mention it.

I believe that last time I asked you a direct question about the connection between Zubov and Shyotkin.

But Zubov knew me, not Shyotkin...

Not Amato...

Let's not be childish. You concealed information from investigators.

I just didn't want to be a suspect.

If you're willing to cooperate, then there are no grounds for your detention.

I am. Absolutely!

Good. Did you know Zubov?

Briefly... We met in a park.

While jogging... Somehow got to talking.

Was he the one who recommended the doctor to you?

Yes. Dr.Tarasevich, he's treating the Olympic team.

And who else was treating Zubov?

I don't know... He was into various alternative methods.

The last one... some private doctor.

What kind of doctor?

Do you remember the profile?

A homeopath, a masseur?..

I don't know. Zubov didn't say.

You see, he was a man of few words.

Somewhere in Yakimanka.

Zubov mentioned it once. That's all I know.

You're free to go.

Goodbye.

Goodbye. They'll see you out.

May I?

Anastasia Vladimirovna, I'm sorry, you have a baleful look.

Questioning didn't go well?

It did.

But it was pointless. Or almost pointless.

I now have to search Yakimanka for a doctor of unknown profile.

I have good news. I can make it even easier.

How?

Zubov's skin. It's all about it.

Well? Continue.

Anyway. I found needle marks on his skin. It's acupuncture.

Dr.Lemke! You saved me again!

Thank you.

Artur?

I'm looking for an acupuncturist in Yakimanka.

OK. Yeah, thanks.

About the investigation? Introduce yourself, please!..

Vasiliy Babich! Which radio?..

Vasiliy, I beg you, for all the news please contact the press service!

And stop distracting me from my work.

This annoying journalist again... Artur.

Yes.

Hello. Any news?

Yes. Take care.

Anyway, there are three acupuncture salons in Yakimanka

and four specialists who work at home.

Seven in total. Six of them don't know Zubov.

The seventh is not picking up the phone.

An officer arrived at the site. But he noticed one strange thing...

What is it?

A smell coming from behind the door. A bad one...

I see. So we're getting a warrant and breaking the lock.

Dr.Lemke, it looks like we have another dead body.

Do you have the time to come with us?

Nastya, you have a dead body, and I have a living child at home!

Whose Birthday is today. And what's more important to me?

I understand, Dr. Lemke. I'm also in such a hurry for the sake of a living person.

For the sake of kidnapped Shyotkin. Who is now on the verge of life and death.

Remember Zubov.

If you don't examine one corpse now, you'll have to examine two.

Okay. Let's go. Hurry, okay?

Good job, Artur. A real burglar.

Could've built a career on the dark side.

Familiar smell. The fourth day after death.

You define it by smell?

Experience.

What is this?

A syringe pen. Insulin injector.

So Zubov was kidnapped from here. Straight from the procedure.

Well, what do you say, Dr.Lemke?

Strangled, three days ago, as I said.

Damn. It's half past nine. Didn't even realize the time passed so quickly.

Hello, Alla, I'm sorry, listen to me.

I'm on a highly sensitive mission. A matter of exceptional importance.

I'm serious.

I'm so sorry for being late.

Did I ever lie to you?

This is very serious. I'll bring the notice from the investigative committee.

Stop! You know I don't drink. Alla.

Damn.

She hung up?

If I were her, I would too.

Yuriy Kuzmich, may I?

Yes, yes. Come in.

I'd like to introduce to you Kirill Lemke.

Yes. Specialist in the field of tissue regeneration.

He kindly agreed to help us with the investigation.

He determined an approximate time of death of the Chinese healer.

Also, he determined that the man who strangled him…

He didn't have a little finger. This will help us narrow down the list of suspects.

Yes. Of course. Well, thanks for cooperation, Kirill.

Welcome. Take a seat.

Good. We didn't waste time here either.

Arthur checked the recordings from the surveillance cameras at the entrance of the Chinese healer's building.

Look what we found. A man is carrying Zubov's body.

And he's carrying it at the same time...

the Chinese man's death occured, according to your calculations.

We checked the number...

Naturally, it turned out to be fake.

Then we contacted the centre for automated

recording of traffic offences.

They found the data on the car with this number.

All on the day of Zubov's kidnapping.

So, the car was spotted here...

And here.

But that's not far from the place where the singer was kidnapped.

- Yep. - Go on.

Then here and here, in Yaroslavka.

But two hours later he was going back. Here.

So he drove off the highway between these two cameras.

Then, two hours later, he drove back.

Just enough time to bury a man.

Are there any vacant lots near Yaroslavsky highway?

Yes. Right here.

There used to be garages here.

My mum lives nearby.

Hang on, my friends, hang on.

What makes you think the singer was buried in a vacant lot?

Maybe he's being held in some apartment?

The kidnapper said that he would give you the coordinates after he receives the money.

The coordinates of what, an apartment?

I don't think so. Most likely, he buried the singer...

The same way he buried his last victim.

Makes sense. Well, get going then!

Anastasia Vladimirovna, there's something out there!

Not in my face.

Don't worry! Don't worry.

The rescue team is on their way, they'll get you out soon.

How did this happen? Who took you?

I got into this car ... VIP taxi.

They called me, offered a free lift...

Did you see who the driver was?

I don't know...

I didn't see his face... It was covered...

Hold on just a little longer...

Anastasia, why are you sad? A man is saved.

Yes, he is. We have clues - four fingers and a fake number.

And now what? The criminal will lie low, and it's unlikely that we'll be able to find him...

What should we do, wait for another victim?

So, Zubov and Izmaylov know each other...

Perhaps the kidnapper is someone from their circle, someone who knew them both...

Perhaps. But how do we prove this?

Let's not play by the rules.

What do you mean? I always play by the rules...

In accordance with the law and official instructions.

I don't. Especially since I don't care about your instructions.

Give me the business card of that journalist, Babich.

What are you going to do?

Not play by the rules. I take full responsibility. Come on.

Here you are.

Hello... Journalist Babich?

Just an anonymous source, with the contacts in the investigative committee.

I have information about the kidnapping of Amato MC.

No, no. Amato hasn't been found yet. But he is about to be, as they say, we picked up the trail.

And as soon as we find the rapper - the bandit is in our bag.

The musician will identify him.

He sent a text to his girlfriend. Yes. You want to write it down?

Dr.Lemke!

Yes, yes. I'm waiting.

Dr.Lemke! What are you doing?

You're disclosing the secrecy of the investigation! What text?! We don't even have any...

Nastya, Nastya, calm down... Yes, Vasiliy!

The text is: "Friends decided to play a prank on me.

I'm in a free taxi, I know the driver. He's hiding, but I recognized him by his hand."

But please... Hold onto this information until morning, okay?

All the best to you. Bye

This is «Felow Traveller Radio» again!

And we have exclusive news.

We all remember that the artist Amato MC, who is loved by the radio listeners, was kidnapped.

Our correspondent Vasiliy Babich received exclusive news. Over to him.

Hello? Yes. I had an exclusive conversation with a secret mistress of the kidnapped star.

That's me? I'm the mistress?

Before the kidnapping the rapper sent her this text:

"Friends decided to play a prank on me. I'm in a free taxi, I know the driver.

He's hiding, but I recognized him by his hand."

A great joke. So who is this joker, a friend of the rapper's?

The investigators are on it. But we know for sure that the criminal will be identified.

Soon his identikit portrait will be hanging on every corner.

Well, I told him. I asked him to hold onto...

You asked! Dr.Lemke!

Do you realize what you've done?

Soon this information will be on every channel, every radio station!

You, you!..

Anastasia Vladimirovna... Anastasia Vladimirovna...

Artur, wrap it up. The kidnapper will be here soon.

Here?

Yes, he will come to kill you. But don't be afraid. We'll just put a bucket there.

Afraid? I'm afraid?

We'll catch him red-handed.

For what?

What do you mean?

I mean, he'll come, take an empty bucket...

What are we going to detain him for?

OK, here's what we're gonna do! Bury me again!

What? You're Pasha Izmaylov's driver!

So you recognized me? That's OK...

You're gonna forget it all.

Hold on, wait. I'm just like you!

What are you babbling about?

I bet, rich daddy made a place for you, am I right?

MC Amato made a name for himself!

Oh, give me a break. Please. It's impossible!

It's not! You could've done it as well! You're one hell of a guy.

You thought of burying me...

I thought...

It wasn't me who thought of that!

Who was it then? You're doing business with your friends?

You have a lot of staff members?

Enough!

I don't have any friends, okay?

You want to know who thought of that? Do you?

Then listen.

When I was twelve, my elder brother... I had an elder brother back then...

We lived in a village by the river...

And my own brother buried me in the sand up to my neck.

I stayed like that all day. In front of the girls and everyone else.

And he was making fun of me.

And so were they. You hear me?

That was my brother!

They made fun of me! And he paid for it!

Anastasia Vladimirovna, what should we do? He'll strangle him with a scarf!

That's OK. A person can survive up to ten minutes without oxygen.

Do you hear me? He paid! Did you?!

Let the villain say something for the record. OK?

Dr.Lemke, enough of your advice.

Did you!

Freeze! You're surrounded!

Hands up! Surrender!

Anastasia Vladimirovna, everything will be alright. Don't worry.

Thank you.

Goodye.

Anastasia Vladimirovna, let me say goodbye to you.

Goodbye, Dr.Lemke.

It is a pity you never realized how important it is

to follow certain rules in the field work.

You know, we could keep working together.

You're displeased again. The crime is solved.

The villain is caught.

Yes, but he denies everything.

Says he just happened to walk about in the vacant lot...

Wasn't going to strangle anyone.

But accidentally came across the rapper. They had an argument, and he wanted to shut him up.

Well, we never recorded "I killed", "I kidnapped"...

He said... "My brother got his due."

What exactly did his brother get?

A bucket on the head?

Take care.

Here I am, here I am. Here I…

Here... Fedya!

Fedya, Fedya... Fedya, Fedya...

Alla!

"We've had enough.

Alla."

What's wrong, Igor? Not happy to be back home?

No.

Why did you bring me here?

For identification.

This is your brother Valentin.

He went missing when you were twelve.

And he was your first victim.

Then there was Shyotkin, then Zubov.

You buried them in the ground and left them to die, like your brother.

Yes, I buried Valka!

My own brother was a sadist.

And that dumb ox Zubov.

He threatened to break my nose. For scratching his car!

And those little poems... by Shyotkin. Did you read them?

You thought I was weak!

But I'm strong!

I've become strong here!

Take him away.

Dr.Lemke helped us, again.

And I was rude to him. I'm somewhat embarrassed...

Anastasia Vladimirovna, I think you should apologize to him.

Yes.

Hello, Kirill.

Hi.

First of all, I would like to apologize...

You really helped with the investigation, although you shouldn't have violated official instructions.

You don't have to apologize.

And, secondly, I have news for you.

The investigative committee is very grateful for your help in the investigation.

And they're inviting you to the "new experimental expert-criminalistic

group for study and identification of victims of crime."

Sounds great, right?

Thanks, but I'll pass.

What do you mean you'll pass?

Nastya, I understand the importance of the task.

But I have no intention of becoming an IC staff member.

They're constantly trying to get me a job that pays more.

Where I don't have to work late at night.

So that my son wasn't ashamed of writing in questionnaires that his

forty-year-old father is still a junior research assistant.

I don't care. And I'm not going anywhere.

You don't have to go anywhere!

You can work part-time!

The investigative committee is ready to provide the resources.

And then, in terms of reputation, Kirill, PR and the media...

I think it's a brilliant idea.

Never mind. He is a little out of sorts.

Had a falling-out with his wife. A bad one.

I'm so sorry. This must be bad timing.

No no, don't worry.

I'll talk to Dr. Lemke in a day or two, probably.

After all, he mustn't think only of yourself.

My laboratory can't serve as an infinite polygon for his personal research.

Maxim Petrovich?

- May I? - Yes.

Kirill, you shouldn't refuse.

In fact, it was you who solved the case. It was you who found the criminal.

And I could tell that you liked that.

I found him. By chance.

Why did he do all this? What's in such people's heads?

You know, when this guy was a teenager, his

elder brother made fun of him in a very cruel way.

Can you imagine what it's like to be buried up to your neck in the ground?

You're surrounded by your whole school. And anyone can do anything to you.

The girls were, most likely, standing and laughing at him.

And in their eyes, he will never become the hero of a love story.

Did he tell you all that?

Lots of things can happen to you as a child.

Yes, but some people can forget and forgive.

And some will break.

And then such people get this fixed idea.

That through reciprocal aggression, they can restore their peace of mind.

And what do we get? We get a classic maniac.

Who, in response to the offensive verses of a rapper, performed

publicly, becomes capable of the most brutal murder.

Yes. It's somewhat easier with corpses.

Kirill… You saved a man's life.

You can save the lives of many more people.

If you agree to work with us.

Yep. Trying to get into these maniac's heads all the time?

How do you live with it, Nastya?

I don't know. It's my job.

Yep.

And you love it.

I'm simply trying to protect good people from... from others.

Fine. I'm willing to work with you

But only as an independent expert.

No. The investigative committee authorized me to gather a team.

And independent expert is not enough.

Good. What is this team?

There have to be people from different areas

of criminology: trace evidence analysis, graphology, ballistics...

And this team has to be good and efficient.

You know, there is precedent in the world practice, when scientists of different

areas gather into a team in order to solve common problems.

It's called «Academy».

You're suggesting to work with academics?

I'm suggesting an alternative kind of teamwork.

So where do we find these alternative academics?

Here, at the university. We'll find the pathologist at the Faculty of Chemistry,

The ballistics specialist - at the Faculty of Physics or Mechanics and Mathematics.

And the DNA specialist - at the Faculty of Biology.

There are programmers, economists, historians.

Psychologists, geologists. The main thing is to understand who is really valuable to the team.

And I think I know how to convince these people to work for your office.

So you're suggesting that I should trust you again?

Why not? Worked well last time.