The Russian autobiographical series "Vlasic. Stalin's Shadow" tells the story of the life and fate of a man who was Joseph Stalin's bodyguard for many years. It revolves around General Nikolai Sidorovich Vlasic. Through his character, we gain a deeper understanding of the twists and turns of that challenging historical period and learn more about the famous Soviet leader, with whom Vlasic spent so much time over the course of twenty years. Lieutenant General Vlasic headed Stalin's security detail from 1931 to 1952.