The Tonton Macoutes
Spring–summer 1995. The assets of the enterprises are transferred to new joint-stock companies, the enterprises go bankrupt and the debts are wiped out.
Another Term
Spring–summer 1995. Zhorik looks for a new head of security and finds Yasha, a special forces veteran with a combat past.
I Downed It
July 17, 1995, Monday, 11:00 a.m. Zhorik explains the rules of business to Roman: without effort and readiness to defend yourself, it is impossible to keep what you have earned.
The Next Morning, Yasha and Zhorik
July 18, 1995, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. Zhorik and Yasha set up their own private security company. Any obstacles to the business begin to vanish without explanation.
Me and Team A
Summer–fall 1995. Roman travels the regions with Team A. He is unhappy with the monotonous hotel life but can do nothing about it.
New Year's Holidays
Winter 1995/96. Roman defends his diploma and prepares for a trip to Paris for talks on modernizing the Neftevolzhsk plant.
That Morning I Studied a Map of Paris
April 8, 1996, Monday, 11:00 a.m. After staff cuts and the switch to contract supplies, the Neftevolzhsk chemical plant is preparing for modernization.
At Charles de Gaulle Airport
April 10, 1996, Wednesday. Roman flies to Paris, where Grzegorz meets him in an old Mercedes Pullman. Instead of the city of his dreams, Roman finds dirty alleys, homeless people and dens.
Woke Before Dawn
April 11, 1996, Thursday. Roman and Grzegorz meet Turkish investors in a luxurious Paris office and discuss modernizing the Neftevolzhsk plant.
We Left the Hotel
April 11, 1996, Thursday, 5:20 p.m. After the contract is signed, Roman is left alone in Paris and goes for a walk around the city.
Barely Through Customs
April 12, 1996, Friday. Back from Paris with the signed contract, Roman discovers that he has acquired a new nickname: "Elevator."
After the Weekend
April 15, 1996, Monday. Zhorik orders Roman to hire a capable secretary, explaining the rules of personal and professional life.