It was voted best film of 1992 by 90 Russian critics. In a small provincial town, early in the morning, Kolya encounters his friend Fedor, wearily and indifferently. Wanting to attract attention, Kolya says that he is going to leave, ostensibly, to the Far East. His decision wins unanimous support. Kolya becomes a local hero, all the neighbors assist in his training. Kolya sells his furniture and writes a resignation letter. Kolya leaves his hometown on a bus.