Far Behind Now
June 22, 1993, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Roman wakes up in a MEPhI dorm room and meets Georgy Chaikin.
Zhorik Wasted No Time
June 22, 1993, Tuesday, 9:35 a.m. Zhorik drags Roman to a bus stop. From there they drive off in a BMW Alpina.
Zhorik Stepped Away from the Stop
June 22, 1993, Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. On the way downtown, Zhorik tells entertaining stories from the criminal world.
Unclear. I Couldn't
June 22, 1993, Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. Roman tries to work out what is going on and what would happen if he slipped away from Zhorik.
I Was Losing the Battle with Yawning
June 22, 1993, Tuesday, 1:45 p.m. Zhorik rents an upscale apartment in central Moscow and takes Roman to a restaurant for lunch.
After Lunch
June 22, 1993, Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. The day is spent shopping, and Roman gets a pile of fashionable clothes. He likes being part of the luxurious life.
The Next Day, at Eight Sharp
June 23, 1993, Wednesday. Roman moves into the rented apartment and gets his first assignment.
Zhorik Came Tearing In After Noon
June 23, 1993, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. Zhorik buys carpeting and furniture, directing the renovation and furnishing. The apartment turns into a comfortable home.
I Didn't Get Enough Sleep
June 23, 1993, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. Roman prepares for an exam. Zhorik buys a TV, a VCR and a refrigerator.
Incredible
June 25, 1993, Friday, 10:00 a.m. Roman passes the exam with top marks. Zhorik starts a new venture: opening a Moscow office of a supposedly American company.
Crossing the Threshold
June 25, 1993, Friday, 1:20 p.m. Roman and Zhorik buy a computer. On the way, Zhorik initiates him into how business ought to be done.
Computer and Printer
June 25, 1993, Friday, 4:40 p.m. Roman and Zhorik set off to unload a stolen car.