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Four Peter's Ships with sturgeon,
and six Bronze Horsemen with game.

Our game pies are becoming popular.

It's because they're
on offer now, two for the price of one.

You should've been a pharmacist.

All thumbs and no fingers…

-And the bells?
-I forgot.

Next time it'll cost you your job.

Into the oven.

Well now, let's give you
that golden brown crust.

That's a fine pie.

To the shop.

Le Grand Pirogue delivery at your service.

Yes, delivery for noon. 32 Mokhovaya St.

Merchant Terentev?
Has he placed his Christmas order yet?

Yes, for 50 pies.

Who's the fastest out of you lot?

You, come here.

32 Mokhovaya St. You have 20 minutes.

Excuse me.

Hey, buddy.

Move it, you lazy horse!

Excuse me.

Make way! Coming through!

-What happened?
-They closed off everything again.

…I said to him, "With a voice like yours,
everything comes out as nonsense."

So that's that…

Would you
look at that scoundrel! Grab him!

Stop, you!

Young people these days…

Get up.

Everyone, remain calm.

And keep the noise down!

Think you're above the law?

What law would that be?

Well, it's obvious.
They told us to wait, so we're waiting.

We're turning back now!

Lunch is served, Your Excellency.

Thank you, Fyodor.

Darling…

Miss Jackson. Alice. Be seated.

We received an invitation
to the Grand Duke's New Year ball.

The theme of the ball
will be traditional Russian style.

-Is patriotism back in fashion?
-Indeed it is.

I already made a deal with
the Mariinsky Theatre costume artist.

He will make our costumes.

We'll be the talk of the night.

"To mark the turn of the century,
the gas lamps of the Eiffel Tower

will be replaced with electric lights."

The French are still hoping
to bring back their lost grandeur,

but I'm certain they won't succeed
in the 20th century. Mark my words.

At least women in France
can go into higher education.

Alice, are you still going
on about that? This is so tiresome.

Universities produce nothing
but free-thinkers and troublemakers.

A respectable lady
has no business in such establishments.

Excuse me, Miss Jackson…

Note, Alice, we heard the opinion
of an educated European woman.

Now let's
close this subject once and for all.

What does
Queen Victoria have to do with this?

Something just touched me under the table.

Perhaps it was a spirit…

Or an astral body.

Alice, haven't I told you not to bring
that animal into the dining room?

-This is for you.
-Thank you.

That's your dismissal pay.
You're fired. Hand over the box.

I don't understand.

You were late. Terentev called me in
a rage and canceled his Christmas order.

The road was blocked,
they weren't letting anyone through.

I'll make it up to you.

I know your type.

Go easy on you once
and you act like you own the place.

Don't call me a "type."

I demand full pay for all my
working days for the past month!

You "demand"? Very well then.

-Out you go.
-This is not fair!

It's me.

-Did you bring it?
-Yes.

Ma'am, please don't be angry with me.
It started croaking, and I had to…

It's a sin, I am so sorry.

I'm not angry. Thank you, Prosha.

And this, just like you asked.

What do you need the frog for?
Some divination ritual?

It's Yuletide today. I want to do
some fortune-telling for my betrothed,

but for that I need a mirror…
like the one you have here.

Can I come in the evening?

You, get off my crate!

Hey, what the…

Excuse me, my fault.

Let me help you brush off the snow, sir.

Wait!

You dropped something!

Whoa, you rascal!

Hey!

Why are you following me?

You dropped this.

You're fast.
Who taught you to skate so well?

I do this for work.

I mean, I used to do this for work.

Le Grand Pirogue delivery--

They fired you? When?

-Today.
-I congratulate you.

-What for?
-For starting a new life.

So you need a new job then?

Yes, I do.

Come to the Devil's Bridge at midnight.

Do you know where that is?

Son, I lost my balance, that's all.

Good thing you were there.

Sheer luck.

That's what you think.

There's no such thing as luck.
Everything is written.

Dad, what if
a big chunk of ice falls from a roof

and kills someone? Is it also written?

Well, it depends.

If it kills a governor, they might
start clearing roofs of ice… for once.

Matvey, what's wrong? You look upset.

I can tell. What happened?

Forget it. Let's go.

Did they fire you?

There's no point fretting over it, my boy.

You're a smart lad.

You'll find a new job,
far better than the old one.

God willing,
we'll make it through this month.

Hey, want to be a lamplighter like me?

You wait and see,
one day everything will be electric.

-It's all malarkey, son.
-No, it's the future.

Look at these blades.
Razor-sharp. That's Dutch quality for you.

Remember when you gave them to me,
you said they were magic skates?

That's what my father told me.

It's a family tradition.

And since they've lasted that long,
then they most certainly are magical.

I bet they'll outlive electricity.

-Here you are.
-Thanks.

I like this piece. Who's the composer?

Claude Debussy.

Pity he's not Russian.

I've noticed you usually play this
before asking me for something.

Yes, don't deny it.

You have a gift of clairvoyance.

It's my curse.

Alice's insolent behavior

has been getting out of hand lately.

Today, in the dining room,
she was openly rude to you.

How do you suggest
I deal with that? Whip her?

Marriage is a good way
to calm even the hottest of heads.

Darling, I agree,
but finding a good match would take time.

Is there not a single suitable
candidate in all of St. Petersburg?

Lordy! What sort of sorcery is this?

This is science.

"Higher Courses For Women
invites new students."

My betrothed,
come and show your face to me.

May I turn off the electricity?
It's too bright in here.

I'll bring you a kerosene lamp.

Are you lost, brother?

I was told to come here… by him.

He's a friend.

This is Duke, this is Genghis, I'm Alex.

Nice to meet you. I'm Matvey.

And this here is Fly.

Why do they call you Fly?

Because I'm impossible to catch.

I see.

My betrothed,
come and show your face to me.

Why don't you come to me, you bastard?

Do you want to have a go?
The candles are already lit.

-I don't believe in fortune-telling.
-How come? My parents met that way.

And my grandparents too.
They were married the next day

and lived happily for 40 years.
How can you not believe in it?

I don't believe we're destined
to be with a single person

out of a billion people on this planet.

What's a "billion"?

-Have you been doing this long?
-Doing what?

Well, stealing.

It's not stealing. You can't steal
from people what doesn't belong to them.

To whom exactly?

To the usurpers.

People who live off other people.

Merchants, landlords, officers, ministers…

Their name is Legion, for they are many.

Everything they
supposedly "own" doesn't belong to them.

It's only temporarily in their possession.

Is the Tsar… also an usurper?

Are you, perchance, an agent
of the state? Asking such questions…

Lads, I'm not…

I was joking.

Shall we go for a ride?

There's nothing more humiliating
than being the slave of a slave.

Your ex-master is a slave to
his money, like all of the bourgeoisie.

Burj… What is it again?

Bourgeoisie. The ruling class of society

that lives off their capitalistic income,
earned for them by hired labor.

Alex, you're doing his head in!

What are you staring at?

The same coat of arms was
on the carriage they blocked the road for.

-A lion chomping on a broom?
-That's rich.

-Is that bourgeoisie as well?
-No, that is aristocracy.

That calls for a punishment.

You're flying too low, Fly.
Don't get us all busted.

-Come on, grab hold of his nipple.
-But be gentle.

Come on, hurry up.

Start drawing, and make it pretty.

Busted.

Please don't scream…

That was entertaining to watch.

Hurry, let's get out of here.

She got you good and proper.

What a temper!

Lads!

I'll go now. My home is that way.

All right then.

We could use your hands,
even if slightly burned.

And your feet,

even in those odd-looking skates.

You can find us at the Ice Fair.

I'll think about it.
It was nice to meet you.

-See you later.
-Bye.

He won't be back. Too squeaky clean.

Want to bet?

Good morning, ma'am! Sleep well?

So you did some
fortune-telling last night, didn't you?

Your nose always itches afterwards.

Well, did you see your betrothed?

Is he handsome? Did you like him?

Is he an officer?

With a mustache? A nobleman?

No, quite the opposite.

What's "opposite"?

Tonight's dinner
with the Shuvalovs will seal my fate.

I'll be asking for
their Sonya's hand in marriage.

Why bother? Everyone knows
that Count Shuvalov is deep in debt.

He lost all of his connections
at the court. His career is over.

-Don't get angry with me, but…
-Gentlemen, take your seats!

…these are nothing but dirty rumors.

They say the minister's daughter
is up for grabs now.

The biggest catch in all of the city.

Her late mother left her quite a fortune.

Let us begin.

What I have here is the latest
model of the police truncheon.

Given our government's
modernization policy,

we believe it appropriate to replace
some of our sabers with these truncheons.

They deliver a good blow

and have proven highly
effective in dispersing protests.

A most important point to note is that,
unlike the sabers we have now,

the use of truncheons does not
result in death or serious injury.

There.

What doesn't kill you,
so to speak, makes you wiser.

Those sayings of his!

Trang… Trunk… Cheon?

Are you suggesting
importing them from England?

No. These are made here in Russia.

There's a factory near Tula that can
make up to 10,000 of them a year.

Gentlemen, who has something to say?

Count Arkady Trubetskoy,
Department of Public Order and Safety.

Given the current political
tensions in the country,

such a move could be
misinterpreted by the populace.

If potential protesters cease
to fear the gendarme's saber,

it could lead to
unpredictable consequences.

I say that, at the present time,

such an initiative goes against
the state interests of our country.

You're too early in your career

to think about the national interests.

I beg your pardon,
I was merely stating my opinion.

Are you by any chance related
to Count Mikhail Trubetskoy?

Yes, Your Excellency. He is my father.

I see.

This factory near Tula…

Yes, Your Excellency?

Does it, perchance,
belong to your father-in-law?

This is pure coincidence.

They offered the best price.

I bet they did.

Have a seat.

I think that, right now,
you should be focusing your efforts

not on these truncheons,

but on the rising
incidence of pickpocketing.

-It's normal for the holiday season.
-What?

-Your Excellency…
-Yes?

Apparently, the bandits
are accomplished ice skaters.

As far as I know, most thefts
are taking place at the Ice Fair.

Yes, the bastards are speedy.

They often get away from the gendarmes.

That problem can be solved.

Do you have an idea for a solution?

The sausage is delicious.

Hey!

I'll be back later.

-So, are you in?
-Yes.

You lost your bet.

Let's see if you're any good.

Timing is crucial. You need to be
in the right place at the right time.

Then everything
will just fall into your hands.

That's the secret.
And thanks to our skates, we're so quick,

the bourgeoisie don't even notice us
taking the weight off their pockets.

You're quick on your skates,

but you have to be quick
with your hands too. Watch me.

See what I did? Now you try.

We'll work on your
sleight of hand and speed of reaction.

You'll train until it becomes natural.

Your hands should do all the work for you.

We call this trick the Road Accident.

Gotta be more careful.
Well, this could happen to anyone.

This is the Spinning Top. You spin
a gentleman until he loses some weight.

Why Spinning Top?

It just sounds nice.

Chapter 13, "The way to a capitalist's
heart lies through his wallet."

-After each ex…
-What?

Expropriation. You have to
get rid of what you got.

For that we have a special
deposit box. Tea, please.

That'll be 15 kopecks.

Four out of ten!

It has to be ten out of ten…

ten times in a row.

You know what this is?

-A coin.
-It's more than that.

In order to procure gold,
you need some silver.

We call this trick a Hole in the Pocket.

Most rich people don't know
where their money goes anyway.

Son, where do you go every day?

I got a new job, Dad.

I told you you would. What is it?

It's a… partnership venture.

And what does this partnership do?

Expropriation.

Sounds interesting. A new industry?

Sort of.

Well done, son. I'm proud of you.

Drink up.

I can't look at milk anymore.

Don't look at it. Drink it.

-You at least have the skin.
-Dad…

They're richer than I thought.

They also own
a lavish estate on Lake Ladoga,

vintage vineyards near Nice,

and a palace in Yalta,
soon to feature a private golf course.

A private what?

-Not now, Mother.
-Let's go.

-Your Nobleness.
-Thank you.

Count and Countess Trubetskoy.

I am delighted to see you.

What?

-Countess.
-Duke.

And, Count… Please meet my wife
Severina and my daughter Alice.

Very pleased to meet you.

Thank you very much
for inviting us, Duke. It's a great honor.

Your late father and I
served together in the Caucasus.

Why have you never asked me for patronage?

I believe that a man should be
judged by his work, not his relatives.

-Like father, like son.
-Mother…

-All right, all right.
-Countess, it's good to see you again.

After you.

I do hope you will enjoy
tonight's performance.

Thank you.

The Gemini. This constellation
consists of two bright stars

that are very close to one another.

Gemini is the first
air sign in the zodiac.

They tend towards duality

and are constantly chasing
something unattainable.

Air is their element,
Mercury is their planet.

Their interests are
literature and politics.

Famous Geminis include
Peter the Great, Aleksandr Pushkin…

and my husband.

Thank you, darling. Thank you.

Gentlemen, I must steal
my husband from you.

-Excuse me.
-I missed you, darling.

Count, how did you like the performance?

It was amazing, I enjoyed it immensely.

It was splendid, darling.

Duke, I'd like to take this opportunity…

The Imperial Ice Skating Club
is soon having its annual Ice Ball, and--

I'm afraid, ice skating isn't
the sharpest of my skills.

I meant to invite your daughter.

I think it's a marvelous idea.

My husband and I have been discussing
arranging more social outings for Alice.

We will consider your proposition

and inform you
of our decision in due time.

Thank you.

Good morning!

Rise and shine, everyone!
Time to go to work!

Early bird gets the worm.

Good morning!

Dad…

Let's go to a hospital
and have a doctor see you.

Doctors only treat the human body,
but all diseases come from the soul.

Cough again for me please.

You can get dressed now.

Will you admit him to the hospital?

No, there's no need for that.

Thank God. Told you it's nothing serious.

But he coughs up blood…
What can we do to stop that?

Hot milk should ease his symptoms.

Now if you'll excuse me--

Thank you.

The checkup is free.

Dad, wait here.

Doctor, there has to be
a treatment for this.

Too late. He has advanced tuberculosis.

I didn't want him to hear it,
but we can't help him at this point.

But there's got to be something,
somewhere, that can be done for him.

The only doctor who has success
with such cases is Dr. Tyshler

who runs a clinic in Baden-Baden,
Germany. It's terribly expensive.

-You could never afford it.
-Would Tyshler be able to cure him?

Son, the doctor has real patients
to see to. What I have is a simple cold.

Dr. Tyshler is the only one.

Come on.

He's just asking for it. It's your debut.

Go for it.

Not bad for the first time.

How much for a ride?

You just push the sleigh

and distract the customer
at the right time.

-Where to, sir?
-It's my turn now!

-Sir, I'm the fastest!
-Take me to Nikolskaya St.

-Easy, young man.
-Of course.

Is this your
first day on the job or something?

Remember how we got here?

This is so far from the city,
there's not a soul around.

Exactly.

We don't want any neighbors.

A ship?

Does it have a name?

Sure it does. The Old Leakey.

If things go well, by spring,
we'll patch up the holes, the sails and…

-And off we go.
-Go where?

Into the bright future.

-Welcome aboard.
-Go on, don't be shy.

Help me sort the loot.

That's what I call a good harvest.

A batch of fresh holiday cash.

Still smells of ink.

What's this?

I don't know.

It was in the man's pocket
in place of his wallet.

So what is it?

It's an invitation…

to the ball
at the Imperial Ice Skating Club.

All the fattest cats
in town will be there.

Two invitations.

You and I go. It'll be a goldmine.

With a face like yours, no way
they'll let you in, invitation or not.

-Your face is no better.
-I'm not volunteering to go.

It's simple!

Matvey will choose whom to take with him.

-Me?
-With him?

He got lucky once!
The kid has no experience!

He was skilled enough
to get us these invitations.

So you're saying they won't
let me in, but they'll let him in?

Dressed in those rags?

You're right.

We work on his style.

And finally, your skates.

-What about my skates?
-Let's have a closer look at them.

Here.

They're too conspicuous.
Let them rest tonight.

-But--
-You don't want to get noticed.

You look very aristocratic.

A true baron.

The more expensive your outfit,

the less suspicion
you arouse among the gentry.

Here, clothes make the man.
We're using their prejudices against them.

I tell you, my dear, there is absolutely
nothing to do in Paris in the winter.

Count Bobrinsky and I
nearly died of boredom!

-Hey, what a slow reader you are!
-Welcome, sirs.

-Your skates, Duchess.
-Thank you.

What a cute dog!

Bonjour, Mademoiselle.

Do you know them all?

No, but everyone here pretends to
know one another. Just keep smiling.

After you, Mademoiselle.

-Brut?
-Brut.

Thank you.

-Pardon me!
-Careful, sir.

-Where do they serve profiteroles?
-Over there.

Over there?

Now let's attend to
some business. Profiteroles!

These profiteroles are delicious.

Why aren't you having any?

Go get some before they get cold!

-Pardon me, my fault!
-No trouble at all.

Dear guests, it is my great honor
to welcome you this evening!

Our ball has never been
so lavish as it is today,

for which we owe gratitude

to the generosity
of Grand Duke Konstantin!

I am happy to welcome you
to our humble celebration!

I am certain that the 20th century
will be even more exciting!

And now, Count Arkady Trubetskoy will
demonstrate the fine art of figure skating

if our honored guests would kindly
vacate the center of the rink.

What a marvelous evening.

Which one of them?

Think larger, my friend.

I beg your pardon.

My skates are a bit too small.

When there's no war, officers
always have plenty of creative energy.

This is so beautiful.

What a leap!

Thank you for this.

Count, I must say
I'm not a very good skater.

You just relax, Alice,
I'll do everything for you.

-Alice, may I be frank with you?
-Yes.

All my life
I've felt that I'm missing something.

I always felt a strange,
almost mystical emptiness in my heart.

That's something to discuss
with your doctor, not me.

A witty response.

While I'm young, strong and single,
I cherish the ice skating thrill.

A winter's chill, so pure and simple,
does better than a doctor's skill.

Ever since I first saw you,

I haven't been
able to imagine my life without you.

Count, we've never even talked before.

I don't know you at all.

Arkady, I'm sorry to interrupt,

but we have a situation
that requires your attention.

I'll be with you in a moment.

The situation is very serious.

Alice, you must excuse me.
I'll accompany you to Miss Jackson.

No need, Count.
I'll stay here and practice a little.

Of course.

I always carry my watch
with me, in my right pocket…

-Count Trubetskoy, at your service.
-So, what happened is…

-Thank you.
-You're welcome.

It's you!

It's me.

That was just a stupid dare.
I didn't mean to frighten you.

A dare?

Your ideas
about anatomy are quite peculiar.

I'm talking about
your "artwork" on my balcony.

But… that's how I see it.

You look very different today.

We're living in the time of change.

I can't find my wallet.

It was in my pocket a minute ago!

This is a misunderstanding.
I think I have to go now.

Wait.

I have an idea.
I won't turn you in if you do me a favor.

-I'll tell the orchestra.
-13 Solyanoy Lane.

-Be there tomorrow at midday.
-Are you blackmailing me?

Well, yes.

Ladies and gentlemen,
we have a bit of a situation here.

If you think you've lost something,
please come to the rotunda…

Your Nobleness, we don't want to
be late to dinner at our grandmother's.

Dear guests,
if you see anyone suspicious…

Do we have a deal?

…please tell Count Trubetsky.

Arkady!

Why did the orchestra stop playing?

I'll tell them to resume.

Gentlemen, what's the commotion?

Have you seen
a small white dog around here?

The Duchess lost her dog on the rink.

-Close the gate, don't let it out!
-Close it, now!

-A dog?
-Has anyone left just now?

Who were you flirting with?

No, Your Nobleness!

Have you, by any chance,
fallen for a member of the enemy class?

Don't ever forget who you are
and where you come from.

Come on.

-Dear Countess, sorry about your loss!
-Grand Duke, you dropped your watch!

Tonight, we celebrate!

Dad, you're still up?

Could you sharpen these
for me, for tomorrow?

-You got new skates?
-These are for work.

Why don't you use yours?

Let them have some rest.

We're not allowed to use old…
I mean, antique skates.

For safety reasons.

-Our boss is very strict about that.
-Where were you all night?

What's this you're wearing? Are you drunk?

Dad… Look at this instead.

That's not all of it. Here's more.

Look. Here.

Here's more.

Here.

We need to hide it. Where's our box?

Matvey…

Nothing good will ever come
of money gained in a dishonest way.

What does honest or dishonest
have to do with anything?

Honesty is only
for those who can afford it.

Matvey, you have to give
all of this money back

before it's too late.
Promise you will do that, Matvey.

No, I won't give it back.
We need this money.

For your treatment.

The doctor said we must
take you to a clinic in Germany.

Son, you don't understand.

I know you want to save my life,
but I want to save your soul.

What if there is no soul and no afterlife?

Don't say that. God is listening.

What if there is no God either?

Go!

Faster! Keep up the pace!

Posture!

Well done!

Continue without me.

I present to you the speed skating
gendarme squad in training.

Do I understand correctly, Count,
that you thought of this long ago?

Your Excellency, we received
direct orders from the ministry

to put all our resources
into fighting political crimes.

Last night, the Grand Duke
was robbed on the Imperial rink.

He lost a priceless family heirloom.
His grandfather's watch.

I hope I needn't remind you
who his grandfather was?

I know very well who he was.

I am convinced that it's the work
of the same gang of skater thieves.

Theft of the royal family's property
can be equated to terrorism.

When will your squad be ready for duty?

We will begin patrolling
the canals tomorrow.

Excellent.

See, Your Excellency,
the wooden clubs came in handy after all.

Attention!

Did you sleep well?

I hope we didn't keep you awake.

How come you're here so early?

Alex… can I live here for a while?

You can live here
as long as you like. Come.

Rise and shine, comrades!
We've all had enough rest!

Leave your jacket here.

Here's half of the total sum.

Could you please telephone
that clinic, speak with Dr. Tyshler

and arrange everything?
I'll bring the other half soon.

Nurse, take this money,
it's for Professor Tyshler.

I'll telephone him, but you must hurry.

-Give me a ruble.
-I'm not a bank.

Hey, where are you going?

Wait for me here.

-You came!
-As promised.

Let's go.

-In here?
-Yes, hurry.

-What is this place?
-Read the sign.

HIGHER COURSES
FOR WOMEN

But I…

-Do you need me to steal something?
-No.

Pretend to be my husband.

Next! Vyazemskaya!

-Is it you?
-Yes.

Come in. And you wait here, sir.

And thus, this formula
completes the chemical equation.

My friends,

I'm terribly sorry for being late.
I came here straight from the station.

I wouldn't be so distressed if it
were my fault, but it was the train's.

As usual…

I can tell you're not angry with me,
so let's continue.

Typical Mendeleev.

Now, what do we, or, rather,
who do we have here?

Mademoiselle, allow me to
introduce myself. Dmitri Mendeleev.

And what is your name?

-Alice.
-Alice.

Charming. Well?

It's such a surprise
to meet you here, Mr. Mendeleev.

Your Foundations of Chemistry
is my bedside book.

Is that right? Let's check and see.

Allow me…

-Well, the beginning is good.
-Thank you.

Very nice.

Tell me, fair young ladies, la, la, la…

You know what? This is quite
a bold approach. Well done.

Colleagues… I've seen enough.

We're signing her up.

Not so fast, Mr. Mendeleev.

I trust you have permission from your
father or your husband to study here?

Of course. My husband is here.

Please invite him in.

I really am delighted
to see how bold your solution is.

Here's her husband.

Me. Yes. Husband.

-Fully agree with everything.
-There you go.

Won't stop nagging me. My wife.

"I want to marry… I mean, study…
at the higher curses." I mean, courses.

-Courses.
-There you go.

-Her husband agrees.
-Yes.

So, colleagues, we sign her up.

Not yet, Mr. Mendeleev.
Sir, have you written your statement?

-No.
-Well then, write it here and now.

Please give him a sheet of paper.

Go on, young man, write it.
What are you waiting for?

-Don't be shy.
-Over here.

Well?

In your own words.

Please.

Do us an honor.

I see.

Where was your wedding? What church?

-Vladimirsky.
-Andreevsky.

Next.

Ask your father to give you permission.

What a splendid idea!
How did I not think of that? Thank you.

You're welcome.

It's called sarcasm,
in case you've never heard of it.

You don't know my father.

His views on education
for women are different from mine.

But if you'd passed
and they'd signed you up, then what?

He would've found out anyway.

I was prepared to leave home.

Everything depended on today's exam.

How was I to know?

You didn't tell me I'd have to
write things and answer questions.

I thought, in your line of work,
you'd be skilled in the art of lying.

Give me your hand.

-Thank you.
-What is this?

-For your time.
-I didn't come for this.

Take them back.

Don't worry, I won't tell anyone.

Just imagine you took it
from me without me noticing.

Take me back.

You know, the usual way.

You know nothing about me!

You grew up in a huge mansion,
and I was born in a ditch.

What?

I can't read or write,
I steal from the rich,

but your kind has always been
stealing from the poor. Sorry.

-I've never stolen from anyone!
-You've never had to.

Your ancestors did it all for you.
Who built your mansion?

My grandfather.

And how many bondslaves
did your grandfather own?

A thousand? Two thousand?

Ten thousand.

Giddyap!

I didn't mean to offend you.

You're right.

I don't know how poor people…
I mean, ordinary people live.

Why do you want to study? What for?

Isn't it obvious?

Scientists can use their knowledge
to make the world a better place.

They can cure incurable diseases

and make life better
for everyone, not just the rich.

You see?

We've arrived.

I don't even know your name.

Alice Maria Augusta
von Schlessenburg-Vyazemskaya.

And your name?

Matvey. Simply Matvey.

Still, I must reward you
for your time somehow.

I'd rather you…

come with me.

I don't mean right now. Tonight.

We can go for a walk
and a skate along the canals.

I'll show you the city
like you've never seen it before.

Matvey, are you
inviting me on a secret date?

Yes.

You know what?

I meant to say, on a city tour.

Give me my coat.

You can't go any further.

-And the fare?
-In a moment.

So what do you say?

Maybe one day.

Merry Christmas to you,
kind man! Thank you!

May luck be always on your side,
and a pretty woman at your side!

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you too.

How about a cup of tea?

-Here's your tip.
-Thank you, sir.

Make way!

-Watch where you're going!
-I'm very sorry.

And this.

I don't know what I love more,

your generosity or your wisdom.

I figured there's no such thing
as too many diamonds.

Alice…

don't you want to
try on your new necklace?

Trust me, dear daughter,

yours is no less luxurious.

Beautiful.

-Thank you.
-It suits you marvelously.

Yes, it's very pretty.

As for your present, we'll have to go…

-Where?
-Outside.

I'm not looking.

Voilà!

A horseless carriage.

There are only
three of them in St. Petersburg.

One belongs to the Tsar,
one to Ryabushinsky, the banker,

and the third belongs to
my wonderful beloved husband.

You're amazing.

How far will this thing go?
As far as the first pothole?

Right. We'll learn to fly
before we learn to fix our roads.

Fyodor, potholes are our
country's strategic advantage.

While our roads are bad,
we're invincible. So, how does it work?

Very simple. You press
this pedal and steer as you wish.

And this pedal here
is for stopping. And that's it.

Let's see…

-It's not moving! Which pedal?
-The right one.

Off it goes!

Careful!

A very curious toy indeed.

Sir, this is no toy.

It has the power of ten horses.

And none of the droppings.

-And now, my present for Alice.
-Get it, quick!

A cozy little house for your furry friend.

Thank you.

I have a splendid idea, let's go to
the Christmas mass in the locomobile.

Wonderful idea! Right, Alice?

I'm still not feeling well.

I'd rather stay home tonight.

What are you doing here?

It's Christmas Eve.
I have a small present for you.

Someone might see you!

I promised you a night city tour.

-Matvey, are you insane?
-Step aside.

I can't leave the house without
permission, especially at this hour.

-I'll help you.
-Matvey…

Everything's fine.

-I can do it myself.
-Leave it to me.

I'm a bad skater, as you know.

We'll sort that out.

Good. Now a bit faster.

I can't do it.

Nonsense. Just stop
thinking about it and you'll be fine.

-Let's do it together. One…
-One…

-Two…
-Two…

One…

Hold onto me, and don't look down.

One, two. One, two.

Forget about everything, and look forward.

That's it.

Ahead of us is the Lions Bridge.

When you pass under it,
make a wish and it'll come true.

See the street lamps?
My father lights them all.

-Really?
-Yes.

-Don't be scared.
-What's ahead?

Don't be scared.

Now look.

Look at those antlers.

CHINISELLE CIRCUS

May I?

-What's he got there?
-Cover me.

Where?

It's just flour.

I get it! Dispersion helps increase
reaction volume. You know?

No.

Enjoy, it's delicious.

-Thank you.
-Thank you.

-How do I…
-Just bite it.

Listen, let's go look at the wrestlers.

-But what about the swing?
-We'll be back.

Matvey!

What a nice surprise.

Alex, Margot, this is Alice.

-Good evening.
-I remember Alice.

-Alice?
-What are your plans?

-We wanted to…
-May I?

Take a walk together? How boring.

Quantity leads to quality.

It takes time to heat up water,
but it boils in an instant.

You won't even notice
when everyone here starts to boil

and the whole empire
goes up in a cloud of steam.

Are you suggesting that,
in order to achieve social justice,

most people
must give up all their property?

Most people don't have
any property. The problem is,

the ruling class of usurpers must be
replaced with a people's council.

Here. Read this book.

I'm sure it'll help make sense of things.

It's my Christmas present to you.

Here's to the Christmas present!

Thank you.

DAS KAPITAL - BY KARL MARX

Let's take your example with water.
Steam is still water, still H2O.

It remains the same substance,
only its form changes.

Do you think
there will be any substantial change

if you just replace one usurping minority,
as you call it, with another?

See? Their unwillingness
to give up their privileges

is the reason why
peaceful change is impossible.

Matvey, what are your thoughts on this?

I think we need to focus on
our similarities, not our differences.

Why are you listening to her?

She's bourgeoisie.
What else would she say?

And this weasel
will agree with anything she says

just to get under her skirt.

It's clear as day!

Apologize to her.

I have a great revelation for you.

Countesses and peasant girls
are all the same…

when you turn them upside down.

Bring it on.

Order them to stop fighting.

I can't order them around,
I can only make a suggestion.

So make a suggestion then!

-I suggest that you stop fighting!
-He messed with the wrong guy.

Why are you being so rude?
And you, cool off.

Alex!

No party is complete without a good fight!

Sounds like a toast to me.

Come here, you!

It'll sting a little.

Matvey…

Thank you.

I'm home in one piece,
but you're a bit broken.

I'll be as good as new in no time.

Matvey, I wish this night
would never end, but…

But?

I must tell you something.

They're planning to marry me off.

But…

you really wanted to study.

Are you really
going to marry without love?

Love is nothing more
than our basic sexual instincts…

that control our behavior.

You should go now.

Goodbye.

Life is beautiful
and that calls for a celebration!

A bar, what a coincidence!

Good man, pour me a shot of caraway vodka!

Let's make it two shots,
and three would be even better!

You're a good man! Keep them coming!

In fact, I'll buy the whole pitcher!

I'm a rich man today!

You keep the change.

Thank you, sir.

Well, bottoms up!

Sir, you dropped your wallet.

My wallet? My wallet…

Marussia?

Marussia, where are you going?
Sweetie, you'll fall and hurt your knee!

Ladies and gentlemen!

I would like to wish you all
a merry… drunken afternoon!

Got you! You're under arrest!
You won't get away this time!

Go home.

I said, go home.

Now!

Fly!

Run!

Make way!

Fly, down!

Out of my way!

-Coming through!
-Make way, everyone!

-Spin me!
-All right!

Give way!

Dive under!

-Fly!
-Let's do it!

Let's split up.

Matvey!

Thank you.

Come here!

Thank you.

You're very lucky,
the bullet missed the bone. Careful.

I recommend avoiding
physical activity for now.

Take this, it's for the pain.

Thank you.

May I walk you to your seat?

Alice, what I wanted
to tell you at the rink--

Your attention is flattering, Count,
but my interests lie in other areas.

-I'm sure any young woman would--
-I know that.

-What?
-I know that you're different.

You're progressive and smart.
A 20th-century woman.

And trust me, our views are
more similar than you might think.

All right, what are your views
on women in higher education?

You might find it hard to believe, but…

I'm a liberal.

I fully support equal rights
for women, in all matters.

Including the right to vote.

But we don't have elections.

Count, your seat is next to Alice's.

And now, I will need
the assistance of two people.

A man and a woman. Yin and yang.

Their energies will bring
the elements together for my next act.

Severina, do me an honor,
help choose my assistants.

I think Alice and Arkady
are perfect for this.

Tremendous!

Alice and Arkady,
please come to me with your candles.

Alice, please stand
to my left and listen carefully.

Arkady, stand to the right.

And now, you will bring
the flames of your candles

to the surface of this bowl.

Pay attention.
Take caution to do it simultaneously.

One!

Two!

Three!

Young people, I sense that
your energies are destined for one other.

If this is truly so,
this flame will not harm me.

Tremendous! Because of your energies,
the flame is doing me no harm!

Alice!

Like I said, extraordinary energy!

This effect is referred to as cold fire.

-Alice.
-To observe it, you mix…

-Please stop.
-…ethanol and boric acid…

-Alice, get off the stage.
-…and ignite the mixture.

-I command you.
-The vapors produce a green flame,

cool to the touch.

It's not magic, it's chemistry.

I'm sure this gentleman knows

that when the alcohol
begins to burn, the flame will become hot.

I'm very sorry about this,
ladies and gentlemen.

Dad?

-I'd like to have a word with you…
-Father, you didn't even knock.

…about what happened.
What are you hiding? Hand it over.

It would appear that the Decembrists
failed to teach anyone anything.

All our problems stem from the fact
that we stopped beating our children.

Should I fetch a whip?
Or do you have one with you?

Your sarcasm is inappropriate.

They're just books.

You have no idea
what kind of fire they can fuel!

Burn the books.

DAS KAPITAL

You, get out.

Good. Don't worry, I'm holding you.

Look at what I'm doing
and repeat after me. Now turn.

Never look down, Matvey.
Always look forward.

Now try without my help. On you go.

Well done.

-Dad, I can skate. Look!
-Well done, Matvey!

Don't look down.

Always look forward.

Dad?

Dad?

Nothing good will ever come
of money gained in a dishonest way.

You have to give all of this money back.
Promise you will do that, Matvey.

I promise.

Keep it.

I can't. I made a promise.

Where's Duke?

He'll be back.

Is that your final decision, Matvey?

Then why did you even come here?

I wanted to tell you in person.

An oath to your father is sacred.

You can't break it.

What?

Stop!

I said stop!

Fyodor!

Is that a woman behind the wheel?

Give me your sweet caress!

Let's make our life a dream…

Don't worry about Duke.

I'm sure he just went to see
his girl, he'll be back by morning.

Duke would never…

She was looking for you in the bar.

Alice?

I left home.

I'm going to Paris, to study at
the best chemistry school in the world.

Matvey, I brought my jewelry.

It's enough to pay for the tickets
and for your father's treatment.

There. You'll be warm all night.

This room isn't very cozy,
but I hope you get a good night's sleep.

Yes.

I'm glad you
paid me a visit that one time.

-Where will you sleep?
-Downstairs. This is Alex's room.

In the morning,
you and I will go to the train station

and find out about
the next train to Paris.

Good night.

Good night.

Matvey…

Tell me…

What would you say
if I asked you to come to Paris with me?

Say something to me in French.

The first thing that comes to mind.

I love you.

What does that mean?

Gentlemen!

We have you surrounded!
Resistance is futile!

Come out one by one with your hands up,

or we'll be forced
to take drastic measures!

It's the gendarmes.

You have 30 seconds!

Your time is up, gentlemen!

Do it!

They set the ship on fire!

We're surrounded!

They're everywhere!

It's the gendarmes!

You're just in time for a chat.

Alice, remember you said you'd give up
your privileges for the sake of commoners?

Alex, leave her out of this.

She won't get hurt.
We'll just trade her for our freedom.

-Alex, I can't breathe!
-We're leaving soon, dear.

We have no time for your chivalry!

Alex!

-You go.
-What about you?

Go. I know what I'm doing.

Over here!

Give me your hand!

-Go!
-Come on!

Stop! That way.

-Got you, bastard!
-Grab the girl!

Let go of me!

This side is safer. Climb down,
like that time from the balcony.

Let me go! Bastards!

-What about you, Matvey?
-I'll be right behind you.

No need to rush.

I'll repeat myself,
never forget who you are…

-Alex…
-Look!

No!

And where you come from.

He survived.

Is that all of them?

I have a hostage here!

A noblewoman!

The minister's daughter.

Her name is Alice.

Is he bluffing?

Don't shoot!

Let her go!
She has nothing to do with this.

First, let all of
my friends go, and then we'll talk.

You'd better hurry,
or you'll have no young lady to save.

Get them to their feet.

Him as well.

But he's a traitor!

Yes, but he's our traitor.
Look at how they… damaged him.

Now it's your turn!

I need a guarantee
that you will let them go.

An officer's word.

You're free to go.

Hold on to the rope.

Catch her.

Matvey!

Go on, hit me again
if that's going to make you feel better.

-Should we let the bandits get away?
-No, arrest them.

-Seize them!
-Catch them!

Listen, she will be just fine.

"Fine"? I'll never see her again.

I was talking about her, not you.

So this is what
an officer's word is worth these days.

Did you really think you two had a chance?

My friend, never in the history of
this country would you two be together.

We love each other, and this
country has nothing to do with it.

That sure has a ring to it.

It's time for you to go.
The fire melted the ice.

Take a running leap.

And you?

The captain
is always last to leave the ship.

See you on the other side.

What's going on up there?

Got him.

No!

Your daughter
is deeply sorry for what happened.

She didn't know who else to turn to.

I am sure it won't happen again.

Your Excellency, I hope you can
find it in yourself to forgive her.

Giddyap

Doctor, some fishermen
brought a man in from the ice.

Put him down right here.

The boy was lying by the water.

We checked, he seems alive.

-Seemed…
-Heat some water.

We have successfully liquidated
a gang of dangerous pickpockets

who worked
the city's canals and ice rinks.

The leader was a repeat offender
Alexey Tarasov, also known as "Alex."

We found a stash
of valuables in the gang's hideout.

I believe this watch
is the Grand Duke's family heirloom

that was stolen
from him on the Imperial rink.

Alice!

Congratulations.

Arkady has asked
for your hand in marriage, and I agreed.

Fyodor, champagne!

-Countess.
-Thank you.

Beautiful.

We're so happy for you!

We'll announce the engagement
tonight at the New Year ball.

Congratulations.

This is a good omen!

Always look forward, son.
Got it? Now try without my help.

Don't look down.

Always look forward.

Well, back from the dead is what you are.

Here, Doctor.

Matvey…

They brought your father here.

Take care of yourself.

Just a second. Doctor!

Thank you for everything.

His Excellency
awaits you in his locomobile.

Duke von Schlessenburg-Vyazemsky
and his spouse.

My friend!

Welcome to our humble costume ball!

Greetings, Severina.

To mark the occasion,
I have a small gift for you.

My watch! You found it!

I will most certainly tell my nephew
Tsar Nicholas of your efforts.

Thank you, but this is entirely
the merit of Count Arkady Trubetskoy.

I remember, the count with the ice skates!

Our old family legend
has it that this very watch

is the only valuable Marie-Antoinette
took with her from Versailles

when it was stormed
by those peasants in red caps.

And guess where she hid this watch?

Where? Please do tell.

I dare not say it
in the presence of women.

-Welcome!
-Thank you, Your Highness.

Count and Countess Alsufyev.

Hey! Who did that?

Gather them all, quick!
To the very last one!

These are exotic fruits,
they cost a fortune!

Hurry up, you lot!

I'm not your enemy.

You'll know me better
as time passes on, and then…

Excuse me, Count, I need to step out.

I'll accompany you.

Can't I go by myself?

Count! Don't ignore us.

All right.

Count!

Do me an honor, Count! Come dance with us!

Hey, fellow, aren't you
serving drinks? We'll have some!

Alice.

Alice.

I bought us two tickets.

We can still
make it to the train to Paris.

What are you doing here?

Is he bothering you?

Get back to work. Now.

On this joyous occasion
at the turn of a new century,

I would like to announce
that my family has some happy news.

My daughter Alice

and Count Arkady Trubetskoy
are engaged to be married!

Count, where is Alice?

I will go fetch her.

The new year starts in one minute!

Let's count down the seconds! Sixty!

Fifty-nine! Fifty-eight!

Fifty-seven! Fifty-six!

Fifty-five! Fifty-four!

This is where she was standing.

FROM: ST. PETERSBURG - TO: PARIS

Come on.

Four! Three!

Two! One!

We must hurry.

Attention, passengers!

-We'll make it!
-That way!

The Paris bound
Nord Express train is now boarding.

We're on time.

Forward! Make way!

-No horses allowed!
-Stop!

Count Trubetskoy, fourth division.

These Russians… I'm telling you,
St. Petersburg changes people.

May I see your tickets?
Thank you. And yours?

-I gave you two.
-No, only one.

-What?
-I don't understand. I had two tickets.

Please let us on. We'll pay the fare.

Only through the ticket office.
You still have five minutes.

I'll go with you.

I'll be quick.

Wait for me on the train. You're tired.

This way please.

Thank you.

Are you traveling
to Paris without luggage?

Yes.

Don't worry, I'll be quick.

Right this way please.

Thank you.

Don't let her out,
even if I don't make it on time. Please.

-Matvey!
-Stay put, Miss!

Stay inside, Miss, for your safety!

Matvey!

Your Nobleness, let me help you.

Matvey!

Please hurry!

Your Nobleness?

I can't see any blood.

-Young man, you…
-Here's the second ticket.

Wait, are you feeling well?

Yes.

What can I say.
Please proceed to your compartment.

These skates are… magical.

FOUR YEARS LATER

-Mr. Mendeleev?
-That's me.

From what I understand,
my daughter has been

corresponding privately
with you for a few years now.

Well, since you
obviously are aware of that fact,

I wouldn't risk
calling our correspondence private.

-You haven't mentioned it to me.
-You needn't get up.

Mr. Mendeleev, as a specialist
in the field of chemistry,

what can you tell me about
her educational achievements?

Me, "as a specialist." That's amusing.

Well, as a specialist,
I can tell you the following.

In these few years,
she has achieved outstanding results.

I can tell you more. I am convinced

that next year
she will be awarded her degree,

which is unprecedented
for a Russian female student.

That's right. And then the world
of science will open up before her.

Any European university will be
delighted to have her on their staff.

What about Russian universities?

Your Excellency, the Charter
forbids women from teaching here.

The Charter is not the Bible,
we can make changes to it.

I agree. Good idea, right?

We mix the required quantities
of boric acid and ethanol,

add sulfuric acid which acts as
a catalyst, and ignite the mixture.

The vapors of triethyl borate
produce a green flame…

that is cool to the touch. Observe.

Beautiful, isn't it?

I love demonstrating this experiment.

I have a personal story connected to it.

-Professor.
-Yes?

-Tell us the story.
-Yes, we'd love to hear it!

I promise I will, some other time.
And now let us hear the story

of this reaction as told
in the language of chemistry.

So, we mix ethanol
with boric acid and sulfuric acid…

Her lectures are immensely popular.

…triethyl borate produces
a green flame which is…

Cool to the touch!

Cool to the touch.

-Please be careful, promise?
-Of course.

Let's go.

Good. Don't look down.
Always look forward.

Well done. You're doing great.
And now try without my help.

Look at him go.

He takes after his father.

Peter, look!

Look at what Daddy can do.
Splendid, isn't it? Go to him.

My clever boy! Shall we, darling?