Mikhail Karpov, a Soviet science fiction writer who appeared out of nowhere, continues his adventures in the United States. Preliminary preparations for the film adaptation of his novel are close to completion, and the American media machine continues to promote the image of an amazing Russian writer. After all, he is a brave fighter who defeated several armed criminals alone, and, as they say, a sorcerer who sees the future. The public's love for the show gives the writer not too much joy and is rather perceived as a necessary evil. Meanwhile, our hero's political games are beginning to bear fruit. And when he returns to the USSR, will it be the same country he knew? And were the bets placed correctly...