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Calm down! It's like you're running a marathon.

I couldn't find a parking spot.

- Really? - Yes.

I though you wanted to say: "Excuse me, Oxochka.

It's our first date. I'm late. There's no excuse for me.

Please take these beautiful roses as a gift."

Yeah.

Thanks Ed, that's very nice.

Yes. Thanks.

I really don't like flowers that much. Hold that.

Shall we go?

Tell me please once more, what's his name?

Valeriy Benediktov.

I'm surprised he has his own paintings.

I thought he was only stealing from classicists.

Why stealing? He was rethinking them in an interesting way.

What's the point?

That's the point! That's why his works have value.

How much value?

Not cheap. Especially after his death prices have been going up.

- Fire destroyed most of them. - What fire?

Don't you know? He was burned alive in his workshop.

With his lover.

- Yeah? - Yes. It's a horrible story.

That's a story for us!

Maybe you should have taken a professional look at that?

Yeah. But we're ten years late.

Who is that?

That's Nika Poltoratskaya. Exhibition organizer.

She's a famous philanthropist. Worked as model for Benediktov.

- Listen, maybe… - What?

Let's get out of here.

Ambulance! Call an ambulance!

Call ambulance now!

ACADEMIA

GALINA SUMINA

MAKSIM BITYUKOV

ELIZAVETA LOTOVA, ALEKSANDR KONSTANTINOV, VLADIMIR YUMATOV

ALEKSANDR YATSKO, IGOR YURTAEV ERIK YARALOV

ACADEMIA

- Vika, do you have a minute? - Only if it's a minute.

I wanted to talk about our catalyst.

Your. Your catalyst. That your own personal study.

It's a study of our university.

It's an unscheduled study

that you initiated.

That's why there's no point in a future report.

- It's scheduled at conference! - It's okay. I'll refuse.

Vika don't refuse. The work is in process,

we have some interesting concepts.

Yes. And some failures too.

And those early failures prove that we need to continue our work.

Work on that alone. What's the problem?

I'm not going to do that anymore.

Then you'll say that I'm taking away your achievements.

- Is that okay? - Listen, Vika.

I know that an unpleasant argument happened between us.

There was no conflict or argument.

You abandoned your project and I understand you well.

My projects, your projects, what's the difference?

If we don't present our work, then Japanese, German, English scientists will.

Do you think we're the only ones who's working on that?

Another year or so and this report will be made by our competitors.

- Then do your report on your own. - Why alone?

Nothing unusual about that. Go to the conference.

And speak. It's your report.

Are you kidding me? I'm not a good speaker.

There won't be anything difficult for you.

- It's just like another lecture. - Vika, it's not another lecture.

I think you'll handle it.

Fine. Will you help me?

I have a lot of work. And exams are soon.

Vika you're a pro at public speaking.

I need just a few lessons.

A few hours from your busy schedule.

- I'm asking you as a friend. - As a friend?

Well, if as a friend, then maybe one day

after work we can discuss that with you

in an informal setting.

Fine. In any setting. Any time. Even at 3 AM.

That's a deal.

It's a report about autopsy of Nika Poltoratskaya.

No trace of poisoning. Death occurred as a result of heart attack.

Is that it? Is that the end of investigation?

What's there to investigate? A heart attack?

Nastya, you weren't there.

You haven't seen how she fell. You haven't seen her face expression.

It's like she was scared to death.

Oksa, do you think she died of a scare?

I don't know what happened there.

It's like her soul was sucked out of her in one second.

So what are you saying? What do you want me to do?

Please ask Lobanov to give us that case.

I can't. Because there's no case.

Fine. Then let doctor Lemke examine the body once again.

I'm begging you, give us a chance.

Fine. Let doctor Lemke check the body once again.

Nika Poltoratskaya, 37 years old.

Grew up in an orphanage, no relatives. Worked as model.

Was working in charity lately.

Her husband is a plastic surgeon.

Yes. And she was four months pregnant too.

Yes. That was in official report.

There's nothing about surgery in official report.

- About plastic surgery? - Surgeries. There were many of them.

She was taking good care of herself.

Well, if your husband if a plastic surgeon, it's a shame not to use that opportunity.

Interesting. Are women doing it for themselves

or for men to like them?

Sure. For you.

I think only an idiot would go through a surgery to make a man happy.

What if that man is important to her?

A clever man

would love his woman as she is.

Yes. So a clever woman should also

accept her man with all his flaws, right?

Yes. But a man needs to be perfect for his woman.

I bow down before female logic. Bravo!

So man is always defeated.

- Sorry. - Not defeated. Trapped.

There are many fractures.

But they have cured long time ago. So I think they don't concern the case.

I see. What else?

We've found big amount of lead in her body.

So was she poisoned using lead?

No. Led got into her body a long time ago.

That amount of lead affected her heart.

That's why she had a heart attack.

So she died because of a heart attack or what?

Yes. But the question is – what was the catalyst?

No, Kirill. What do I say to victim's husband?

He can't understand why the investigation committee

is not giving him his wife's body. I don't understand it too.

Only thing we have is Nika's injuries history

that don't prove a murder theory.

We have something interesting!

And her husband won't like it.

I've found a very rare disease

in genes of the fetus – keratoconus.

It's hereditary.

Judging by the photos his mother and father don't have it.

Wait. How can you tell by the photo?

It's simple. Look.

This photo has Boris and his wife on it.

Look at his eyes.

They look normal I think.

That's it. Normal eyes. Like everybody has.

People with keratokonus have eyes like these.

Cornea becomes thinner and becomes conical shape.

- Wow, is that really possible? - It is. One in a thousand.

Yes. So Boris is not his real father.

That's not a fact yet.

Maybe one of his relatives had that disease.

Or Nika's relatives. We need to run a DNA test.

Doctor Poltoratskiy?

I need to ask you a few questions.

Tell me, under what circumstances did you meet Nika?

I met Nika 10 years ago.

She was taken to our hospital with severe burns.

Whole day she spent at Benediktov's workshop when the fire happened.

So she was there. How did she survive?

A miracle.

Her face had been badly disfigured.

It was reconstructed using photos.

And a long rehabilitation period after that.

I helped her, we got close.

Have you noticed something unusual in her behavior lately?

Unusual? No.

She wasn't feeling well. But that's natural for a pregnant woman.

We've found a high level of lead in her blood.

Do you know how it got in her body?

Lead? Is that connected to her death somehow?

Partially. It was in her body for a long time

and it damaged her cardiovascular system.

And it led to a heart attack.

So she died of a heart attack? But you've told Nika was poisoned.

We were thinking of poisoning at the early stage of investigation.

What stage is now?

Why are you continuing the investigation if the cause of death is already known?

- There are new circumstances, Boris. - What circumstances?

We need to get your wife's child DNA sample.

Are you insane?

- Your wife had a lover. - Ed!

Let's go.

Fine. Perform your tests.

Boris Poltoratskiy is not the child's father.

Who is it then?

Someone who has kerotokonus apparently.

How many people with that disease do we have in our country?

Not so many. We made a list of everyone

who went into hospital with similar disease.

May I?

How do we find Nika's lover among them?

It's not so hard if you know who to search for.

I've checked Nika's phone billing.

She often talked to a man named Igor Siganov.

Is he on the list?

Yes. He's an artist from Nizhniy Novgorod.

He lives in Moscow now.

And half a year ago

his paintings were exhibited at Nika's gallery.

Also she transferred money to his bank account a couple of months ago.

I think these facts tell us everything.

- Do we have Siganov's address? - Yes.

Send it to me please.

- Fine. - Thanks.

Hey! Anybody home?

No one's home.

Why the door is unlocked?

He was a good painter. Nika loved him because of it probably.

Did she really love him? Look.

She met a poor but talented artist.

But didn't leave her rich husband.

So who she really loved?

I have a question: do you smell something?

Yes. Like in our autopsy room.

I see.

Anastasia Vladimirovna.

We've found him. Siganov is dead.

No death note?

Judging by amount of alcohol in his blood

he wasn't capable of writing.

Have you compared Siganov's and Nika's child DNA already?

Yes, sure.

Siganov is the real father.

Maybe he killed himself

because Nika died?

Romantic, but no. He died about 12 hours prior to her death.

- And somebody helped him. - So he was murdered?

Yes. He was tortured, drowned a couple of times.

Water in his lungs tells us about that.

Then killer slit his wrists when he fainted.

If the killer wanted it to look like Siganov's suicide

then why didn't he kill him right away?

Why torture?

Maybe he wanted some information from Siganov.

I don't know who would want to torture him,

but I know a guy who had a motive.

Do you know a man named Igor Siganov?

Siganov? Never heard of him.

You attended your wife's every exhibition, is that correct?

It can't be that you didn't meet Siganov.

Where were you two days ago around 11 PM?

Am I a suspect?

- What is that? - DNA test.

- Do I need to repeat my question? - No.

I was at home. Sleeping after a complicated surgery.

- Only Nika was with me. - So you don't have an alibi.

I didn't even know Nika was sleeping with Siganov.

Only after you showed me that test.

Were you aware that Nika transferred some money on his bank account?

No.

I think you knew about her bank account very well.

And you knew about Igor Siganov.

Then Nika got pregnant. You went to Siganov.

Tortured him to get the truth out of him. And then you killed him.

I have GPS in my car. Surgery ended at nine.

It's one and a half hour ride home.

I was home by nine thirty.

I'll check that.

Boris has an alibi. He really was halfway home.

And Siganov's place is on the other side of the city.

Boris couldn't have possibly gotten on time there.

Kirill are you listening to me at all?

Sorry Nastya. I just don't know how to reach Alla.

She's avoiding personal meeting. And she talks to me through a lawyer.

Yes. I want to talk to you about that. Trial is coming soon.

Yes. Alla's lawyer keeps reminding me of that.

- So what are we going to do? - We?

Yes. Kirill. This not just about you. This concerns both of us.

I'm sure your wife's lawyer

will use that incident at the hotel on trial.

If you remember we got a room together. And said that we are…

Anastasia Vladimirovna! Good evening!

Can I steal that young man from you for a couple of minutes?

- Viktoria, we are talking. - Two.

- A couple. - Nastya…

- A couple of minutes. - A couple of minutes.

Fine, Kirill.

I have a great idea about our report.

- Report. - What?

Idea? What idea?

You know, it needs more than a few words to tell about it.

I think we should go to my place today

and discuss it in details.

- What do you think? - Vika, sorry, I have so many…

Work to do.

Let's finish the investigation and we'll get back to the report.

Just don't delay it. You know that the date is coming.

Kirill, call Nastya. We have an interesting movie.

She's already gone.

Okay, let's watch it without her. Oksa, start it.

- Master at work! - Igor, stop!

I'm not doing anything. Continue.

Put away your phone. I don't like it when you record me on video.

I'm telling you put away your phone! Enough!

Like that.

- Where have you found the video? - On Siganov's phone.

Didn't know Nika was a painter too.

Nobody knew. Even her husband.

That's strange. She has a gallery and never exhibited her own painting there.

Rewind that back.

Stop, stop, stop.

I'm not a professional.

But we saw a lot of paintings at Siganov's place.

And they are all painted in similar style.

I have a feeling that the same man painted this. The painting looks that these.

Do you think Siganov's paintings are painted by Nika?

Yes. And they say women love talented guys.

Maybe he had some other talent?

I think no, because Nika left him.

I read outgoing messages on his phone.

He wrote her every five minutes lately.

«Come back to me! I can't live without you. It hurts».

Sure, it's bad! He was feeding of her hand.

Yeah. It gets crazier later.

«Come back and I'll forgive you if you get rid of the child»

Oh! Wow!

Nice life he had.

Money, paintings, but he probably didn't want the child.

But you have to imagine his situation.

Nika gives a birth and leaves rich husband for Siganov.

And what does he get?

Beautiful unknown pictures and diapers?

Are you feeling sorry for him or something?

He understands him.

Yes. Siganov was a perfect suspect.

If he hadn't died.

Olya, have you seen my…

Olya how many times have I asked you not to touch my computer?

Don't you understand?

Don't leave it turned on in the middle of the kitchen.

It's interesting. Information on Nika Poltoratskaya.

- How do you know Nika? - Are you joking?

She launched Dan Kirsanov's career.

- Who? - Dan Kirsanov!

Modernist painter. He has amazing paintings.

He's my peer and a superstar already.

Nika helped a lot of people. What else is written?

She was in an orphanage. A lot of stuff is there.

I that a police profile?

No-no-no. I just asked Oksa to gather all the info on Nika.

I'm searching for a clue.

Good job Oksa. So much information. Look…

Adopted child in a large family.

He doesn't keep in touch with his family.

A lot of charity contributions. Here.

What's the studio at Bezhitsk, Moscow region?

- I don't know. Let me look. - Here, look.

Okay…

It says that Nika used to transfer money them regularly.

But it's a part of her charity plan.

Very strange. Why would she transfer money to that studio

if she hasn't even been there once?

Is that a clue?

Maybe it's a clue. Don't know yet.

Well at least I'll check that kids studio for sure now.

Who did a good job?

You did a good job Olechka. Now go to bed. School is tomorrow.

Such a talent and you're making it sleep.

Oksa! Hello. Sorry for a late call.

I have fresh information on Nika Poltoratskaya's case.

Kids drawing studio at Bezhetsk near Moscow.

I found no connection between Nika and that studio.

Nika has never been to Bezhetsk. And she didn't visit that studio.

But that studio's director is Olga Vorobyeva.

So this name should tell me something?

Yes. Olga Vorobyeva is an aunt of late Anna Vorobyeva.

That Anna, who was Benediktov's lover

that died in the fire with him?

Right. But 17 years before meeting Benediktov,

Anna was visiting that studio in Bezhetsk.

So you think that Nika

transferred them money as a tribute to the memory of Anna Vorobyeva?

Not exactly.

- Doc has an interesting theory. - It's not exactly a theory.

He thinks that Nika is Anna.

Yes I understand that this idea might seem crazy

but let's try to think of everything we know about Nika.

We know that she's an orphan. Her foster parents raised her.

Then she became a model for Benedictov.

She suffered a lot after that fire in the workshop.

Yes. But that day she was at Benediktov's workshop

with Benediktov and Anna.

Nika's husband says that she was so burnt

that he had to do a reconstruction with the help of photos.

So you think that Anna survived in the fire.

And then she stole Nika's identity. Right?

Yes. Poltoratskiy made her a new face. And Nika had no relatives.

There's no one

who could tell that she's not Nika.

Why did she need that? Why steal someone's identity?

I don't know. She was afraid of something, maybe running from someone.

Maybe the fire was not an accident?

That could be possible.

That explains the fact that she helps

kids studio in Bezhetsk. And she never goes there herself.

She doesn't go there because she's afraid to be recognized.

This explains why she was drawing paintings

under Siganov's name and hiding her identity.

Because the real Nika wasn't an artist. She was a model.

Anna couldn't live without drawing.

It's the same as if I can't use computer.

- It's impossible! - Yes. A very interesting theory.

I see that you like it. But it's just clues for now.

Let's go to Bezhetsk to talk to Anna's aunt. And take her DNA sample.

Fine.

As I understand your school thrives.

Thanks to Nika Poltoratskaya.

The school exists on her donations.

When did you talk to Nika for the last time?

About seven-eight weeks ago. We spoke on the phone.

I invited her to come, but she never did.

Have you ever met her in person?

Never.

We spoke on the phone a couple of times.

It's a shame, you know.

She was helping us and we haven't ever paid he back.

How did it start? How did she find your studio?

She called us.

She told that she was doing charity work.

She offered financial help.

She said that she was Anya's friend, it's my niece.

Before that tragic event. Correct here a bit.

And you agreed right away? Not even knowing who she was?

Of course not. We did some research first.

She really worked as a model

at Benediktov's workshop with Anya.

Tell me was your niece Valeriy Benediktov's prot?g??

She was everything. Also a prot?g?.

His helper, his lover.

How did she meet Benediktov?

She came to Moscow to go to an arts school.

But she didn't get into one.

Then she met Benediktov.

He became everything for her. Her guru and teacher.

Anya adored him.

He wanted to make a real artist out of her.

He loved her in his own way.

As a creator loves his creation.

When did you meet Anya for the last time?

Not long before the fire. She brought us that painting.

What painting?

Here, our Aivazovsky. «Dusk at the sea».

- Real Aivazovsky? - Yes.

Our main treasure.

How did Anya get that painting?

Benediktov had found it.

He had many connections among Moscow bohemians.

We wanted to call a museum at first. But then we changed our mind.

They would've taken it away from us.

Sure. I think a lot of collectors all over the world are after that painting.

They don't even know about it's existence!

Aivazovsky drew it at a friend's house and forgot about it.

It happened a lot to the great ones.

Why did Anya bring it to you exactly?

They wanted to go for a trip with Valeriy.

But they didn't want to leave the painting unguarded.

- So they made us a gift. - I have a request for you.

- Can we have this painting? - What for?

It could help us investigating Nika's death.

How our Aivazovsky could be connected to Nika's death.

I'm sorry, but I have no right to

tell you details about this case.

I promise that I will give it back you safe and undamaged.

- Well, if that could help you… - Yes.

We need to take a your DNA sample also.

- Hello. - Hello.

We have new rules – the one who's late is buying donuts.

- You're late again. - Yes.

- I was stuck in traffic. Treat yourself. - Thanks, I'll pass.

Have you eaten today?

Yes. I ate a candy. Look here.

We saw it live.

Yes. I'm trying to figure out what caused the stroke.

Her face looked horrified.

Somebody scared her.

Are looking for someone scary?

I think I've found one.

You see that guy wearing hat?

Look, he whispers something in her ear and then she falls.

I wish we knew what he told her. We don't have an audio.

Is that really so?

Look, how many reporters. Everyone has a recorder.

Ed you're a genius! They have the audio!

Got your DNA? Happy now?

And you got your Aivazovsky. Happy?

I don't understand why do you need it?

Yes, I'm happy. But I doubt it's real Aivazovsky.

- You think it's fake? - Yes, an imitation.

Benediktov was good at copying classicists.

- Rethinking. - As you say.

Careful, gentlemen! It's not some log you're carrying!

Hello.

You again?

Listen, it's not funny anymore.

- We think that Nika was killed. - What?

Not literally. Not with poison, not with a weapon. But…

She was scared to death.

- What do you want? - You can take a look at this video.

Maybe you can recognize someone.

We need to get any interview from that day

to find out what did that man say.

I know that one in hat. I think his name is Timur.

He was writing reviews about Nika's exhibitions all the time.

And he came to our house too.

Okay. I see. What publishing house does he work for?

- I think it's Novie Vesti. - Thank you very much.

Hello. Are you Timur?

Are you from investigation committee?

Yes. I'm Oksa. I called you.

I've recognized your voice. It's nice to meet you.

Edward.

I imagined you look different.

- Really? Here I am. - Yes.

Is everyone that pretty in your committee?

No. I'm the only one.

I wanted to change my job and become a detective once.

Don't. We're not detectives. We're forensics.

About the interview at the gallery.

Forensics is interesting. What are you doing exactly?

I hack different websites, I get information.

- A hacker or something? - Yes. I was a hacker.

Wow! You're a dangerous girl!

Very.

Am I disturbing you? Maybe I shall wait in the corridor?

Oh yes! Timur, take a sit.

Did you record an interview with Nika Poltoratskaya?

Sure! I won't forget that interview. Such a material.

Her last interview. We have a mega-article ready.

- Can we have a copy? - I don't know.

I need to talk to the editor.

Timur, the thing is

we really need that recording for our investigation.

Then it's favor for favor.

I give you the recording and you give me your phone number.

Fine. Recording upfront.

- How do I give it to you then? - Damn. Write it down.

Why did you give him his number?

Oksa!

I was listening to an audio. Sorry.

The background is really noisy. I can't figure out anything.

Why did you give that jerk your number?

Why is he a jerk? Seems like a decent guy.

I don't care about him. Why did you give him the number?

Ed, I exchanged my number for the audio recording. It's simple.

You didn't have to flirt with him.

Fine, I flirted with him for five minutes. To help our investigation.

It's okay.

Really, why am I mad? I thought we were on a date.

So what?

So what? Yes. We had one date.

I doesn't mean we're dating.

Interesting. What do I have to do for you to like me?

Let's stop this stupid conversation.

No. Let's continue. We're always avoiding this topic.

It's just interesting where our relationship is going.

I'm tired of playing around. Oksa!

What?

- What Ed? - Nika is Anna.

DNA result tells that.

But why would Anna steal Nika's identity?

I think she was hiding from somebody.

Right. Vorobyeva told us that

Anna and Benediktov wanted to leave the country before the fire.

Maybe they were running away from somebody.

I don't understand who could be a threat for them.

These poor artists who have huge talent.

Look at Aivazovsky.

You need to be a pro to fake his painting.

I've finished analysis of the painting. It was painted around ten years ago.

And white lead paint was used during it's creation.

That's the possible reason why Nika had lead in her blood.

To get a lead poisoning you need more than one fake painting.

Here's the answer. They were making these fakes on a regular basis.

Lost masterpieces that nobody knew about.

Maybe somebody found out that they were sold a fake painting and got mad.

A mad buyer first would make

Benediktov refund his money.

Yes probably. But I doubt they were selling their own fakes.

They had an agent who was selling their paintings.

I think I have a suspect.

Not long before his death

Siganov called a man called Nikolay Rydlov.

I've checked him – he's an agent that sells paintings.

I have a photo.

Here it is.

Looks tough.

Shall we call Rydlov for a deposition, and try to crack him?

We have nothing to crack him with, Kirill.

Besides that we're not sure if he knew Benediktov.

But we can check that.

Let's put our Aivazovsky on an auction.

And sign using Rydlov's name.

Maybe some of his old clients will take the bait.

Do you imagine the amount of potential buyers

for this painting? How will we find

Rydlov's old clients among them?

We'll have to talk to each one separately.

Great. So another sleepless night awaits me. Nice.

Not sleeping yet?

Not yet. You don't have to wait for me.

How's it going?

Nothing on the painting. A lot of people who are interested.

None of them bought paintings from Rydlov.

But we have some success with the audio.

Listen.

- What do I have to hear? - Wait.

Igor has joined Valeriy. They are waiting.

Nika had a heart attack right after that.

A man wearing scarf knew about Nika's secrets.

And he knew about Igor's death. He was blackmailing Nika.

Oksa, you were right. She died of a scare.

Yes. Now we need to find out who that man is.

We have a new message! From someone named Martynov.

«Rydlov, you jerk, finally you're here! I was waiting for that painting for 10 years.»

- Set up a meeting with him. - You think so?

- Yes. - Hello. Are you Zorina?

Hello Egor. Come sit.

Why have you called me here?

I'm not involved into dirty business anymore.

One jail time was enough.

Your dirty business is no interest for me.

I'm interested in Rydlov's business.

What did he do?

We have a suspicion that he murdered a man.

What?

Tell me how you met him?

About 10 years ago a friend of mine bought a painting from him.

Shishkin. An unknown work of his.

And I wanted to buy a painting too.

So Rydlov promised me Aivazovsky.

Did he tell you where had he got those paintings?

Don't know where he got them.

But it was legal! He has his own company.

Everything is registered. I don't need anything stolen.

- Did he have many clients like that? - I don't know.

A friend says that a lot.

But you didn't get your Aivasozvsky in the end, right?

Rydlov was promising that for a month. And then he disappeared.

And his company closed down.

So you posted an advertisement but you're not selling the painting.

Unfortunately not.

It's too bad. It could be a good fit for my collection.

Can I go now?

Yes. You can go. Thank you.

Vika, you have a minute?

You look great!

I chose a good costume.

Isn't it too much for the report?

Come on. It's a great costume.

Are you coming to rehearsal today?

I don't think that a couple of evenings

will make me a professional public speaker.

Nobody is asking you to be a professional public speaker.

You just need to get some basics.

So I'll be waiting you after work today.

Okay.

Shall we call Rydlov, Anastasia Vladimirovna?

I don't know. We have nothing to charge him with yet.

Besides our own suspicions.

I think the general picture is clear. Benediktov was creating fakes.

Rydlov was selling those. Then Benediktov died in fire.

And their scheme got ruined.

What if Rydlov started that fire?

Anna and Valeriy were going to leave.

They probably had a fight with Rydlov.

And Rydlov didn't want to let them go.

He was scared

that they could tell someone about his scam with paintings.

Could be. Some dangerous guys were among his clients.

Such as Martynov and his friend.

If they found out the truth, he'd be in real danger.

Anna survived the fire. Then she got scared

that Rydlov could find her and continue what he started.

That's why she stole Nika's identity.

- How did he find her ten years after? - With Siganov's help.

Maybe Nika told him about her past.

Siganov then contacted Rydlov. Or vice-versa.

What did he want from Rydlov?

I don't know. We have to find that out.

But everything else is quite clear.

Rydlov came to Siganov, tortured and killed him.

Then he went to Nika's gallery.

So he killed three people during ten years.

Four. Counting Nika.

But we can't just charge him with four murders.

Of course not, Oksa. Nobody is going to forgive him.

We don't have anything on him.

We don't have any evidence.

But we have some info about his past.

Information on his clients, who he's really scared of.

Do you want to blackmail him?

I'll try to get a

confession out of him in return for our silence.

Good idea, Anastasia Vladimirovna.

I think so too, Shurik.

Yes.

- Good day! - Good day!

I received a call from investigation committee. Are you counselor Zorina?

Yes. Take a sit.

So what do you want to talk about? I don't have much time.

I want to talk about Nika Poltoratskaya,

Igor Siganov, Valeriy Benediktov and Anna Vorobyeva.

- Who are these people? - All these people are your victims.

We know that you killed Igor Siganov.

And it's probably you who set on fire Valeriy Benediktov's workshop.

Do you have proof of my crimes?

Of course not. I don't have any proof.

If I had them

we would be talking not here, but in a police cell.

But we know about your scam schemes,

that you did with paintings during nineties.

We also know that Anna Vorobyeva pretended

to be Nika Poltoratskaya all these years.

Are you charging me with something or I can leave?

It's for you to decide.

You can confess to a murder of Igor Siganov and go to jail.

And you can leave. But in that case your byers will find out

that you were selling them fakes instead of real paintings.

And we don't know how they will react.

You know nothing about my clients.

Are you sure?

We found that book at Anna Vorobyeva's place.

Here's the full list of your clients.

I've checked the database.

Many of them are very powerful people in criminal underworld.

Very dangerous people.

I will give you that book

only if you sign this paper.

It's your confession of Igor Siganov murder.

I won't sign anything. You're bluffing.

Okay. You have a couple of minutes to think it over.

Meanwhile I'll call one of your clients.

Here… Okay.

Martynov for example.

Wait.

Sign it!

I have only one question for you. How did you find Siganov?

He found me. Anna had left him and he called me.

He offered to sell me information about her location.

He asked for a lot of money, the price was too high for me.

So we have four bodies.

Nika, who turned out to be Anna.

Benediktov, Siganov and the real Nika. And there's just one killer.

It's pretty much obvious concerning the fire.

Benediktov and real Nika burned up in fire.

We know what happened to Siganov. But what about Anna?

- Did Rydlov kill her too? - Galatea syndrome killed Anna.

What?

I've heard of Pygmalion syndrome.

But I've never heard of Galatea syndrome.

It's my personal terminology.

Tell me about it.

Anna was mixing paint for Benediktov for five years.

Using old recipes.

It was necessary to fake old artist's paintings.

White paint was mostly used.

- And best white paints. - Are lead white.

That's right.

Maybe she wasn't careful while working with lead.

And got a poisoning during a couple of years.

When lead is stored in bones – there a chance you won't find any of it in blood.

Then pregnancy and stress

gave a hard push for lead to be released into blood.

But during tOksaemia nobody even paid attention at poisoning symptoms.

Also the symptoms are very similar. And Anna had a heart disease.

She was worrying too much that evening and had a drink.

That fastened the process of lead release.

And then Rydlov came up.

Yes. He triggered more lead release into blood flow.

Sharp rise of blood pressure led to a heart attack.

What does that have to do with Galatea?

First Benediktov tried to make a great artist out of Anna.

Then Poltoratskiy was making a lady of society out of her.

Everybody tried for himself.

That's why Galatea died instead of living.

Kiryuha, can I steal that Galatea idea from you?

Good material for a psychotherapist.

- Take it. - Thanks. You're a good friend.

I have stuff to do. Goodbye everyone.

- We'll go too. - Thank you guys.

Kirill I think it's time for us to discuss something.

- It's not just about you. - Nastya, I'm in a divorce process.

Stop it Kirill. I think you know what I'm talking about.

My reputation is in danger too.

The fact that we spent a night at a hotel room

and we introduced ourselves as couple will emerge at the court sooner or later.

Nastya, do you think it's about the hotel?

I think that's the only case

that they could grab on to.

- I'm so tired of this situation. - I'll suggest something.

Three of us should meet. You, me and Denis.

Discuss everything and decide what to do next.

As I understand, you won't take no for an answer.

Fine. Let's meet and discuss it.

With Denis. It's a deal.