The Russian melodramatic mini-series "Babushka" tells the story of an elderly woman named Arina Ivanovna. She used to work as a school principal and is now retired. However, the prospect of spending her days knitting does not please the heroine. She is accustomed to dedicating herself to her beloved work, without which she cannot find her place. Moreover, her family is going through a difficult period. Her daughter had a falling out with her lover after discovering his infidelity. And her grandson, Vitalik, is suffering from depression. Arina Ivanovna wants to cheer up her relatives and... pretends to be dying.