Sitting on the Veranda
May–June 1998. Roman vacations in Spain and Miami, comparing the luxurious life with his former one and realizing that happiness is in the past.
The Shrink Insisted
Spring 1998. After treatment, Roman travels to Europe with Liza, where he gets a hint of a new major deal for Proma.
Sex Gushed Like a Fountain
January 1998. Roman is drawn into a series of other people's dreams about wars, love and a lost destiny, no longer able to tell dream from reality.
Since Morning
December 31, 1997, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. After a debauched night, Roman realizes that he is no longer the man he used to be.
The Head of Security
December 30, 1997, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. The New Year's party at Roman's house turns into a wild celebration with bohemian youth, drugs and prostitutes.
Perfectly Ordinary
December 30, 1997, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. Roman prepares to ring in the New Year with Veronika.
A Vacation Schedule Took Hold
Summer 1997. Roman spends his vacation in Europe, arranges foreign real estate and returns to Proma's affairs.
Celebrating Old New Year
January–February 1997. After a wild New York vacation, Roman tries to understand what he needs wealth and this whole life for.
In the Fall of Ninety-Six
Fall 1996. After the reorganization, Proma Holding sheds unneeded assets and restructures around a single production cycle for household chemicals, combining its own manufacturing with cheap Chinese imports.
Back in Moscow
June 1996. Back in Moscow, Roman tries to hold together the sprawling Proma Holding: dozens of enterprises are sinking in losses, and production depends more and more on cheap imports and retooling.
I Pried My Eyes Open
May 1, 1996, Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. On the yacht, Zhorik uses Roman as a solid investor for meetings with potential partners, while surrounding him with luxury and entertainment.
In the Cabin
April 30, 1996, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. On the yacht, Zhorik conducts negotiations and discusses compensation for construction risks.