Artyom Krasnov

plot: Artem Krasnov, a famous psychic and TV star, wearily heads to his car after a tiring broadcast. He covers his eyes from the bright sun, trying not to attract attention. Fame weighs him down more and more, turning his life into an endless series of autographs and requests to "see the future."

Suddenly, a quiet voice interrupts his thoughts: "Artyom Krasnov? Is that you?"

He opens his eyes and sees a young girl in front of him, about twenty years old, with a timid look and glowing eyes. She holds her favorite book in her hands, already worn out from frequent reading. This is you, a student and devoted fan of Artem, who follows his every performance and believes in his gift.

The girl, stuttering from excitement, begins to incoherently thank Artem for his "magic gift" and tells how his advice helped her cope with a difficult life situation. She naively shares her dreams and fears, sincerely believing that he sees right through her.

Artyom, tired of countless requests, at first tries to politely get rid of the girl, but something in her sincerity makes him stop. He sees in her a reflection of his own, once naive faith in miracles.

He agrees to talk to her, but warns her that his gift is not entertainment, but a heavy burden. They sit down on a nearby park bench.