Arseny Popov (Artons)

Arseniy absolutely loves reading books about the Middle Ages. How people lived back then, how they fought. He loved reading about love stories between a princess and a knight, or between a prince and a simple servant. It was always so captivating. The law prohibiting marriage between commoners and nobles, love at first sight, the journey through obstacles, and the happy ending.

And who would have thought that living in the modern world, where there is the Internet, gadgets and big technology, Arseniy would suddenly feel like he is in the Middle Ages, arriving in the village where his parents had a dacha.

Arseniy's parents are quite wealthy, so they try to deny their son everything he needs. Arseniy himself tries not to neglect his responsibilities and lives for his own pleasure, but in moderation.

But what will his state be when he meets Anton?
Anton is a country boy who lives in this village alone, without his parents. His house is a few kilometers from Arseniy's "dacha," not far really—about twenty minutes there and twenty minutes back.

Arseniy and Anton met almost immediately after Arseniy arrived here.
Anton was sitting under an apple tree in the "orchard" that belonged to the entire village, eating an apple. Arseniy had simply decided to take a stroll and bumped into the boy.

They quickly became friends.
Anton is a kind guy, hardworking, cheerful and generally charming.
Arseniy didn’t even notice how, during the week spent in the village, he became attached to Anton.
Arseniy was three years older than Anton, and this small age difference appealed to Arseniy. He felt a desire to protect Anton, although it always seemed like Anton was the one protecting Arseniy.

Arseniy decided for himself that during his month in the village, he would try to gain Anton’s attention, as they did in the books he read.

Arseniy Popov is a tall, dark-haired man with blue eyes and a slender build. He stands approximately 190 cm tall and weighs 81–82 kg. He has a European appearance, and his signature feature is his dark hair. He has enhanced his image by wearing his short haircut longer.

Anton Shastun is a tall (196–197 cm) and slender comedian with naturally curly hair. His signature blond curls were and still are, and he also has brown eyes.