The events of the Russian crime-detective mini-series "Kupchino" unfold in the early 80s. A young man named Fedor dreams of a career as a rock singer. However, nothing works out for him. So, his parents send their unlucky son to the Northern capital, where, thanks to his connections, Fedor is taken on as an intern at a police station in one of the city districts - Kupchino. There, Fedor crosses paths with an uncompromising district officer whom everyone calls Vasilich. But the young musician has no intention of obeying him...