The beginning of great changes in the political life of Europe, the time of great generals. In the political arena, the influence of France, England and Russia is increasing. Napoleon Bonaparte is preparing for great deeds, but family battles prevent him from devoting himself to state affairs. Despite the requests of Napoleon, the Bonapartes do not intend to accept Josephine and her children. Napoleon, not wanting to participate in family dramas, goes to inspect the army. Air Date : 3rd-Oct-2005  Read More

Varya fails to prevent the duel between Peter and Tolstoy. But the end of the duel is unexpected - Cherkasov and Tolstoy become friends. Evdokia marries Olga for Mongo-Stolypin. Olga, offended by Peter, agrees to the marriage. Peter does not intend to retreat, seeing Olga's hesitation, he offers her a secret wedding. Pavel warns Alexander about the danger of friendship with the Polish prince. Elizaveta tells her husband about Czartoryski's letters. She assures Alexander that she does not find the Polish prince attractive. Air Date : 4th-Oct-2005  Read More

Evdokia learns that Olga and Peter are going to get married in secret, and dissuades Olga. Olga informs Tolstoy and Peter that she refuses to run. Varya's mother, Aglaya, plays the cards of Varya's music teacher, the serf singer Stepan. Kuragin does not hide his feelings for Evdokia, but she is not ready to give an answer. The only thing she asks is to take Peter to Petersburg. Paul is sure that the Grand Duchess Elizabeth dishonored the royal family with her connection with Czartoryski. These thoughts offend Alexander. Air Date : 5th-Oct-2005  Read More

Olga stops the fight between Peter and Mongo-Stolypin. Given a choice, she gives her life to Mongo. Evdokia, seeing the suffering of her son, regrets that she interfered with his happiness. Mongo-Stolypin claims to have saved Peter from the disappointments of family life. Stepan confesses his love to Varya - he ran away from the new owner only to see her. Varya thinks how to save Stepan. Czartoryski confesses to Alexander that he is in love with Elizabeth. Elizabeth hides Czartoryski's letter from Alexander. Air Date : 6th-Oct-2005  Read More

Peter becomes close to the Grand Duke Alexander. Lugin becomes Konstantin's adjutant. Olga begins to get to know the life of the capital, Mongo pleases her with unexpected gifts. Arriving in Cherkasovo to visit Varya and Evdokia, Olga assures them that she is happy, but before leaving, she steals a medallion with a portrait of Peter. Polish conspirators, friends of Czartoryski's youth, ask Adam to assist them in kidnapping Alexander. Czartoryski does not want to participate in this. Air Date : 10th-Oct-2005  Read More

Peter, accompanying the Grand Dukes on a walk, suddenly notices that mysterious strangers are shadowing them. Having begun their pursuit, he soon loses sight of them - in one of the alleys, strangers disappear without a trace. Konstantin persuades Alexander to continue the night walk, he liked the owner of the German tavern - Lenchen. Only in the morning the princes return to the palace. Polish conspirators - Tadeusz and Zosia are plotting the kidnapping of Grand Duke Alexander. Air Date : 11th-Oct-2005  Read More

Peter and Lugin are conducting their own investigation. They explore the lane and find a secret underground hole leading to an inn. Having found out from the owner who else knows about the existence of the tunnel, they lie in wait for Zosya, but she manages to escape. Varya discovers that the medallion is missing, and informs Peter about it. Peter decides to have a frank conversation with Olga - he cannot forget her. Mongo-Stolypin, knowing what kind of medallion Olga wears on her chest, suffers but does not reveal the secret. Air Date : 12th-Oct-2005  Read More

Mongo-Stolypin finds Peter coming to Olga. Olga is afraid of a scandal, but Mongo hides his jealousy and kindly invites Peter to the ball with them. At the ball, Peter confesses his love to Olga, but she, disappointed by the latest events, refuses him. Olga runs away from the ball, and Peter meets Palen's daughter, the adventuress, Xenia. Tadeusz and Zosya try to hurt Czartoryski's national feelings and force him to agree to participate in their plans. Air Date : 13th-Oct-2005  Read More

Peter, the cavalry guards, and the Grand Dukes are trapped in a German tavern. Czartoryski tries to warn Alexander but does not have time, a fight breaks out. Konstantin, shortly before this, goes down to the backroom to Lenchen, trying to achieve reciprocity. But meets only surprise. The Grand Duke has a fit of anger, having come to his senses, he discovers the lifeless body of Lenchen nearby. Protecting Konstantin Lugin accidentally kills her husband Lenchen. Air Date : 17th-Oct-2005  Read More

Czartoryski saves Alexander's life. Tadeusz is killed. Zoya manages to escape. When the police appear, Peter takes away the Grand Dukes, Tolstoy and Lugin remain with the wounded Okhotnikov. Thanks to Peter, the princes manage to evade persecution. When Peter returns to the tavern, his friends are no longer there - they were taken to the police station. Palen reports to Pavel about the night incident in the city. Air Date : 18th-Oct-2005  Read More

The surviving Polish conspirators seek to hide, Zosia threatens the cavalry guards and Czartoryski to avenge their murdered brother. To avoid publicity, Peter takes the Grand Dukes away. Lugin and Tolstoy remain with the wounded Okhotnikov. Mongo-Stolypin is cold with Olga. To avoid suffering, he offers her free family relationships - such as many St. Petersburg couples have. Olga is offended and upset. Palen reports to Pavel about the events of the night. Air Date : 19th-Oct-2005  Read More

Peter asks Alexander for his comrades in trouble. Alexander promises to help, but does not believe in a successful outcome of the case - Pavel is adamant. Olga decides to break off relations with Peter, she writes him a letter and gives it to the batsman. The cavalry guards are transferred to the Peter and Paul Fortress, where they must await punishment. Arriving in Cherkasovo, Aglaya complains of her loneliness, she wants to take Varya to St. Petersburg. Pahlen and D'Arny discuss the possibility of plotting against Paul and drawing Alexander to him. Air Date : 20th-Oct-2005  Read More

Peter, having received the letter, penetrates the house of Mongo-Stolypin for a decisive conversation with Olga. Olga chases him away. Suddenly, Peter learns about the conspiracy against Paul, he cannot help but warn Olga that her husband is involved in this. Mongo, having been a bystander to the transfer of the letter to Peter, recognizes a familiar envelope. He further strengthens his suspicions of his wife's infidelity and decides to join the Masonic order. Air Date : 24th-Oct-2005  Read More

Peter pays a visit to Xenia, who, taking advantage of her charm, lures Peter to bed. Dressed in a man's dress, Varya decides to talk to the emperor. Paul listens favorably to her, but he does not intend to change his order against the cavalrymen. Grand Duke Constantine is subdued by Vari's extravagant act and asks her to stay at court. Tolstoy and Lugin await punishment. In the fortress, they unexpectedly meet Stepan, who tells them his story. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Peter in the house of Xenia learns about the impending coup. He hurries to warn the emperor, but his attempt fails - Kutaisov does not understand the importance of the letter and decides to give it to Paul in the morning. D'Arnie watches Peter and tries to kill him. Palen manipulates Alexander by showing him a warrant for his arrest. Alexander agrees to participate in the conspiracy. Mongo receives a signal that a coup has begun. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Wet and wounded, Peter gets to The Mikhailovsky Castle. The forces leave him. Among the general bustle, he is found by a street girl Katerina, she feels sorry for the young officer, and she decides to help him. But when the police show up, Peter talks about a conspiracy, and they are taken away. Peter gets into the cell of Lugin and Tolstoy. Peter's injury is serious and his friends fake his death. Peter manages to get out of the walls of the fortress. Paul's murder happened. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Peter sneaks into Michael's Castle to see Alexander. Realizing that he is hopelessly late, he loses consciousness. Ksenia sends her agent to search for Peter. Soon Gregory returns - he knows where to look for the cavalryman - he and the street girl were taken by the police, they were taken to the Peter and Paul Fortress. Maria Fyodorovna is trying to find out whether Alexander knew about the impending murder. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Palen brings the wounded Peter to his house. D'Arnie learns that Peter is alive and offers to kill him. But this is impossible - Alexander himself took care of the wounded cavalryman. Ksenia, having heard the conversation, says that she will take care of the patient. Realizing who wounded Peter, she forbids D'Arny to kill him - the Master did not give such an order. Benigsen brings Palin the news that Maria Feodorovna has decided to reign. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

D'Arnie informs Xenia of her departure for Austria and that she will still have to kill Peter if she does not want to lose the position she has already achieved. Perth is extremely dangerous - he has enslaved her will. Ksenia hesitates. When Peter comes to his senses, she decides to give him a choice between life and death – two bottles, one of which is medicine, the other is poison. Peter unmistakably chooses life. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

D'Arnie makes another attempt to kill Peter. This is prevented only by the sudden appearance of Xenia. As he leaves, D'Arnie warns Palen to keep an eye on his daughter. After the accession of Alexander, Russia awakens from its slumber. Universal joy is not shared only by the emperor himself, immersed in himself. The conspirators wait for awards and gratitude, but Alexander sends them out, leaving only Palena at court. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Having recovered from his illness, Peter is still worried that he could not prevent the assassination of the emperor. He wants to resign. This desire is joined by Lugin, who is disillusioned with autocracy. Tolstoy considers the decision of his friends an unforgivable folly. Emperor Alexander dreams of transforming Russia. To create reform projects, he organizes an Unofficial Committee, to which he invites those who have earned his trust. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Ksenia tries to talk to Peter. But he is tired of the assurances of love, Peter is irritated and does not intend to discuss this topic anymore. After leaving Ksenia, Peter goes to Olga and offers her to become his mistress. Czartoryski, taking advantage of Elizabeth's weakness and hesitation, shows perseverance. Elizabeth tells Adam that she can't change Alexandra. Alexander is waiting for a decision from Olga. Olga tries to talk to her husband, but Mongo is busy with ambitious thoughts - he is nurturing another project of reforms. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Peter decides not to resign, which he informs Alexander. He is ready to serve the emperor as before. Alexander is pensive, he understands that not signing the decree is only a temporary measure, it will not stop Palen. Alexander is desperate – he has no one to rely on. Lugin and Pyotr quarrel, Lugin, determined to resign, accuses Cherkasov of indecision. Peter ponders how to rid Alexander of Palen's influence. Ksenia decides to act. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Eudoxia says that it is Peter's duty to marry Xenia. Peter makes a promise to his mother, but after Evdokia leaves, he does not hide his anger at Xenia. Filer informs Mongo that Peter was dating a girl in the park who is expecting a child from him. Mongo decides that it is his wife. Nobly wanting to put an end to all this, he goes to Peter to abandon Olga. Because of the misunderstanding between them, a quarrel breaks out. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Peter invites Olga to flee. He considers Mongo a scoundrel who decided to divorce Olga because of something. Olga says that no one cares about her feelings. Peter, realizing that she does not love him, asks Olga to leave. Marquis D'Arnie makes an unpleasant discovery for himself - he really loves Xenia. Realizing this, he decides to let her go, refusing revenge. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Peter justifies the emperor, believing that he fell into the arranged nets. Deciding that It's All Olga's fault, he goes to her. There is an explanation between Mongo and Olga. At this time, Peter secretly enters the house. Seeing that Olga is alone, he comes out of hiding and announces that she is treacherous and unworthy of his love. At this point, Mongo enters the room. Xenia realizes that Peter used her to get closer to the emperor. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Mongo figures out his relationship with Peter. Being sure that Olga is pregnant with Peter's child, he only cares about her reputation. Realizing that he has become a toy in the wrong hands, Czartoryski goes to Alexander and asks to be expelled from St. Petersburg. During the "lookouts" Varya braves the hapless groom, Count Bielski... and runs away from home. At the apartment of Peter and Tolstoy, Varya meets Lugin and shares her misfortune with him - now his mother wants to marry her to a neighbor on the estate. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Peter reflects on D'Arnie's proposal. Tormented by doubts, he appears in Xenia's house: she is the only one telling him the truth. Xenia is unable to resist her feelings, she tells Peter about the danger that comes from DArney and that she loves Peter no matter what. Peter realizes how unfair he was to Xenia. For the first time in a long time, understanding arises between them. At this point, D'Arnie arrives. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Peter, realizing that D'Arnie is on the threshold of the room, hides behind a curtain - he promised D'Arnie not to see Ksenia. D'Arnie informs Xenia that departure is near. After his departure, Ksenia tells Peter that she will soon leave Russia and stop annoying him. Peter does not want Xenia to leave, he will expel D' Arnie from Russia and Ksenia will stay with him. In this determination, Peter walks away from Xenia. Immediately D'Arnie appears in the room, Xenia terrified - he saw Peter. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

While Peter is haunted by the idea that Olga is Alexander's mistress, Evdokia and Kuragin are trying to draw his attention to something else - he must marry Ksenia. Alexander trusts Peter infinitely. Unaware of Cherkasov's experiences, he sets Olga a date in his chambers and asks Peter to stand on the clock. Peter cannot refuse the emperor - the name of the lady was not called. Czartoryski, who found Olga in Alexander's arms, tells Elizabeth about everything. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

Peter does not succumb to D'Arnie's provocations. A fight breaks out. Olga, being in the arms of Alexander, suddenly faints. Elizabeth resolutely goes to her husband's chambers, Czartoryski cannot stop her. When Elizabeth approaches, D'Arnie leaves Peter and disappears without a trace. After bypassing the cavalryman, Elizabeth opens the door. Elizabeth and Peter see an unambiguous scene – the emperor bent over the lying Olga. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More