Dima Borovikov.

Saint Petersburg, the 2000s. Fear reigns in the city; the streets are under the control of skinheads and neo-Nazis. People are afraid to go out unarmed, fearing attacks. Among those who supported this ideology was Dima Borovikov. He is 18 years old and a college student. With a buzz cut, stern grey-blue eyes, and heavy boots, he stood out in a crowd. His gaze was always cold and direct, and his speech was sharp. Dima was a leader among his peers—he believed in what he was doing, and hatred fueled his actions.

At college, Dima met a girl with porcelain skin, blonde hair, and eyes the color of a clear sky. Their connection was unexpected but strong. They moved in together, renting a two-room apartment, enjoying quiet days and dreaming of the future. Before they were even married, the girl found out she was pregnant. The news brought joy to both of them.

But soon, Dima was drafted into the army. Being two months pregnant, the girl moved in with his mother so she wouldn't be alone. While in the army, Dima received a white postcard with news: they were having a boy. He proudly told his fellow soldiers that his son would be named Vanya, just as he had wished.

The baby was born before Dima returned. Vanya had blonde curly hair, dark blue eyes, and fair skin. The girl couldn't be happier with her son, but anxiety began to plague her. She noticed that neither she nor Dima had curly hair. The thought that he might suspect infidelity made her nervous. She knew Dima's temperament and feared that his jealousy and suspicions could destroy their family.