The young scientist Alexey invites his colleagues to present his invention. The real reason for the presentation lies in the teacher Alexey, whom he wants to publicly surpass.

Mechanics

Kirill Ivanovich Shchelkin is not well-known among the most honored scientists of the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Shchelkin was one of the main creators of atomic and hydrogen bombs, one of the founders of modern cosmonautics, three times a hero of Socialist labor, a man whom Igor Kurchatov called ‘The Godfather of the atomic bomb.’ The scientific research of Shchelkin and his colleagues, without exaggeration, saved the world from a third world war and ensured a peaceful life not only in Russia, but for all mankind.

Shchelkin: Godfather of the First Atomic Bomb

The action of the film takes place in the Moscow region at the end of the 20th century. In the yard the notorious "dashing" nineties. Capitalism is developing in Russia. The protagonist of the film makes money by filming commercials and organizing concerts. He undertakes to organize a competition for young musicians. Who should become the winner of the competition, decided in advance. The performances are attended by unknown musicians representing a variety of musical genres and trends. They have different views on both life and music. All of them are united by the desire to at least a little declare themselves. The case makes its own adjustments and the event takes an unexpected turn. The competition does not go as planned. Who will win is not known until the very last performance. But the picture is not only about the competition of musical performers, but also about how time changes and one generation replaces another.