The Russian adventure series "Janissary" is a story that unfolds in the late sixteenth century. In order to fulfill his father's last wish, Cossack Alekha sets off on a journey to present a tribute to the Virgin Mary in a faraway land. Alekha's path takes him through the territories of the Ottoman Empire, where he becomes a hostage and a Janissary under the command of Ali. However, no restrictions can hold back the freedom-loving Cossack. Alekha remains determined to break free and fulfill his father's dream.