Tom III

Cheese!
Chapter 13

Cheese!

March 14, 1995, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. Roman learns of new threats and prepares to leave for Los Angeles, where he is being sent to deal with cosmetic procedures.
Reading time: 6 min
The Monumental Adel Veniaminovna
Chapter 14

The Monumental Adel Veniaminovna

March 28, 1995, Tuesday, 11:20 a.m. Roman arrives in America and is disappointed: instead of Hollywood luxury he finds a gray bungalow with a tiny pool.
Reading time: 3 min
The First Conclusion
Chapter 15

The First Conclusion

March 29, 1996, Wednesday, 9:20 a.m. Roman thoroughly examines his new home, trying to find Hollywood luxury, but discovers a dreary set of utility rooms.
Reading time: 4 min
A Week Later I
Chapter 16

A Week Later I'd Gotten Used to It

April–May 1995. Roman prepares for plastic surgery while Zhorik gets Kiryukha a job in Hollywood.
Reading time: 6 min
Living a Measured Life
Chapter 17

Living a Measured Life

May 30, 1995, Tuesday, 12:20 p.m. The reality of Los Angeles turns out to be far from the cinematic dream. Roman returns to Moscow.
Reading time: 5 min
The Border Guards Let Us Through
Chapter 18

The Border Guards Let Us Through

June 1, 1995, Thursday. Roman learns from Seva about Kalkin's liquidation and returns to Proma's business.
Reading time: 1 min
On the Road
Chapter 19

On the Road

June 22, 1995, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. Roman arrives at a country party. The passengers who rode in the same car as Roman two years ago are gathered there.
Reading time: 5 min
You and I
Chapter 20

You and I

June 22, 1995, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. Roman meets Veronika Sergeevna and finds himself alone with her.
Reading time: 4 min
We Lay There in the Morning
Chapter 21

We Lay There in the Morning

June 23, 1995, Friday, 10:00 a.m. Roman introduces himself as a producer. Rika loses interest in him when she learns that he does not have the money she needs for her promotion.
Reading time: 2 min
We Stayed at the Rest Stop
Chapter 22

We Stayed at the Rest Stop

June 23, 1995, Friday, 11:00 a.m. On the way back to Moscow, Roman and Zhorik witness a fatal accident.
Reading time: 6 min
We Spent Monday
Chapter 23

We Spent Monday

June 26, 1995, Monday, 10:00 a.m. Zhorik decides to develop the production of consumer goods.
Reading time: 3 min
Zhorka
Chapter 24

Zhorka's Office

July 1995. Zhorik devises a scheme to transfer provincial plants into the holding's ownership.
Reading time: 11 min