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.
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.
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.
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.
The Next Day, at Eight Sharp
June 23, 1993, Wednesday. Roman moves into the rented apartment and gets his first assignment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Far Behind Now
June 22, 1993, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Roman wakes up in a MEPhI dorm room and meets Georgy Chaikin.