Maks steals a collectible Cadillac from a local authoritative businessman German Eduardovich. Gus is trying to help his friend, even though he was taken hostage and forced to clear out ownerless garages, on the site of which German Eduardovich decided to build the best hotel in Penza. Gus falls under the subordination of Mikhalych, who also looks after the student nuclear physicist Funtik. He also works out his sins here.