The action takes place in the Northern capital of Russia. After spending 2 years in a high-security prison, former undercover agent Dmitry Ryzhov reappears in his hometown. He gets a job in the housing and communal services and plans to stay out of any dangerous adventures. At the same time, Captain Gordeeva becomes the district police officer in the area where he works. She is determined not to tolerate criminal groups that behave like they own the place.