The multi-part crime detective series "Moscow Greyhound" tells the story of a smart and attractive woman named Alevtina Borzova. She lives in the capital and is a major in the criminal investigation department. Her colleagues consider her to be an excellent specialist. However, Alevtina's sudden romantic relationship with her son-in-law puts an end to her career. The authorities send Borzova into "exile" in Nizhny Novgorod. There, she becomes the head of the department for particularly serious crimes at the local administration.