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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By March of Ninety-Five
March 9, 1995, Thursday. Roman ends up in the hospital for the second time after an assassination attempt.
Zhora Was Listening
December 30, 1994, Friday, 10:00 p.m. Zhorik decides to use Kalkin's knowledge, and Proma Chemical signs contracts with ten chemical plants.
Merriment at the Terem
December 30, 1994, Friday, 9:00 p.m. At the New Year's party at the Terem, Zhorik meets an old acquaintance: a Dutch millionaire and Russian linguist in one person.
Knock It Off
September 14, 1994, Tuesday. Proma turns into a holding of dozens of companies where managers become shareholders and get a share of the result.
After the Anniversary Binge
September 14, 1994, Tuesday. Proma switches to a regional sales model: it buys goods in Moscow by bank transfer, sells in the regions for cash and expands its range.
Small-Time Traders
September 1994. Vatrobank turns lending to small traders into a system of control and shakedowns run through Chicha's athletes.
In Mid-August
August 1994. Zhorik uncovers a scheme by which the Proma Trading House breeds its own competitors and decides to fight it.