I Walked Into the Entrance With a Firm Stride
July 11, 1993, Sunday, 5:20 p.m. Roman visits Vera. Over glasses of vermouth they talk about her new luxurious apartment and blue Golf.
Exhausted, We Lay in Bed
July 11, 1993, Sunday, 6:10 p.m. Talking with Vera makes Roman think about the future. At home, a drunk Zhorik announces that work will start soon.
Zhorik Kept His Promise
July 12, 1993, Monday, 9:40 a.m. Roman and Zhorik begin setting up the Interbik office at the VychMekh institute.
The Next Morning, I Wandered Past Heaps of Debris
July 13, 1993, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. For the first time Roman takes responsibility for the common cause: he organizes interviews and helps hire ten employees for the new company.
Three Days I Ran Around With Vadim
July 13–15, 1993. For three days Roman and Vadim run around law firms, banks, offices, inspectorates and other institutions. Zhorik hires them a driver with a Ford.
Wonders of Ingenuity and Groveling
July 16, 1993, Friday. After the company is successfully registered, Roman sets about furnishing the new office. He brings guys over from the dorm and directs the moving of the furniture.
A Hearty Breakfast
July 17, 1993, Saturday. Roman settles into the new Interbik office, organizes the night guards and hires a computer specialist.
The Morning Turned Out Sunny
July 18, 1993, Sunday. Vera unexpectedly visits Roman and tells him about her future clothing business.
Zhorik, Dressed to the Nines in a Bright Blue Jacket
July 19, 1993, Monday, 10:00 a.m. The first full working week begins at Interbik: Zhorik assigns staff and positions.
Zhorik Launched Into Congratulations and Instructions
July 19, 1993, Monday, 11:00 a.m. Zhorik explains the voucher-collecting scheme to the staff and asks Roman to develop a plan involving certificates and dividends.
Vadim Had Botched the Job
July 21, 1993, Wednesday. Roman prepares the documents for opening the fund and learns to make decisions on his own.
A Glowing Zhorik Sat in My Office
July 22, 1993, Thursday. Zhorik launches the voucher investment fund Russian Horizon and appoints front men to run it.