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What do you want, who are you?

- What do you want from me? - Read this.

Economical Security.

Tomorrow you will switch your alcohol supplier.

Someone called your husband lieutenant Sivak in the middle of the night.

He got dressed and left, said it was work-related. You saw his car leave, right?

Why did you call Sivak, Oleinik?

They traced your number.

Nikita always finds a way to call me!

He can't live without hearing his daughter's voice, it makes him lose his mind!

I will find him, Asya.

Pleasure doing business.

Remember, mr. Lebedenko, it's you who needs it, not me.

Where's lieutenant Nikita Sivak?

He's working in the field in accordance with his schedule.

- Have you seen Sivak today? - No, sir.

Man, too bad we can't get Zelenov. He has an iron grip.

And that bottle of vodka.

Mom doesn't drink.

None of your business. You're just like Zhuzhukalo.

Then dad had a drink... He started getting sick, puking.

- What was the brand? - 3 Bogatyrya.

My friend was threatened by people, who might be of interest to you.

They are from Economic Security.

Can you lend me 70 thousand on receipt for a couple of days?

Margolin Sr. got sick from methanol he bought here.

Now we're trying to find out which of the bottles contain methanol.

This guy seems to not care at all, though.

Find your 3rd friend and send him swimming.

- Where? - In the river.

Are you ready, Radul? Take the tools.

- Yes, Senya. - Sivak was killed.

SEMYON SHKALIKOV SERGEY UGRYUMOV

SERGEY GAZAROV ANDREY SOKOLOV

VIKTORIYA TOLSTOGANOVA DARIA MOROZ

MIKHAIL EFREMOV MIKHAIL TRUKHIN

DEPARTMENT

Fire!

Please, I don't want to!

Fire!

Let me go!

Fire!

Please!

Asenka, Asenka...

I'm so sorry! I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Wait, wait...

Are you trying to tell me that they buried Sivak first...

And then dug him out and sent swimming?

Yes.

He was shot first, though. With a TT.

Before they buried him.

- But why, Zhenya? - I don't know, Gena.

The experts say he only spent 3-4 hours in the water.

But he was shot 3 days ago.

They found a lot of dirt in his pockets.

They also say that they found traces of Sivak's blood on the bumper of his car.

Lieutenant Oleinik tried getting rid of them.

He disappeared right after he told Zelenov that he, Sivak and their buddy

lieutenant Radulov were accompanying the consignment to Guseinov's store.

What was the cargo?

Lieutenant Oleinik didn't have time to explain.

And why are we supposed to learn that from mister Oleinik?

I thought we were collaborating with mr. Guseinov just fine.

Why would he tell us about it, when he was threatened by Economic Security before that?

I think he was ready to tell us the whole story in details...

But he suddenly changed his mind and stopped talking to us.

What's wrong, Zhenya? Maybe he fears for his life?

No idea, you tell me.

I think the man is just scared.

He's asking for protection, otherwise he doesn't want to talk. I understand him.

What do you mean, Albert Bagratovich?

I mean these abrupt changes in mr. Guseinov's behavior.

One moment he sings like a bird, the next he's mute like a fish.

By the way...

Zhenya, did they find any traces of methanol in that vodka from Guseinov's store?

No, they said it was first grade vodka.

Wait, wait, wait, I'm losing track of the conversation.

What methanol, what vodka?

Zhenya, please explain, why are you so quiet?

You seem like a smart guy, Igorek. I hear smart things from you.

But you don't want to share with us. Why?

Why, I do want to.

Just not sure how to do it properly.

What's there to think about? Just work with us, it'll be fine.

I really doubt it'll be fine.

You know, I had people working with me until you miraculously appeared.

I don't get it. We made good on our promise, didn't we?

We found you a new client.

I didn't ask you to promise me anything.

You just came here. I didn't call you.

Even though I'm glad to see you.

You know, we can do it the other way.

It will be more rough.

More dramatic.

We can bring cops with us and close your shop.

You'll spend like 10 years in prison.

And we'll get stripes for that.

Yeah.

Listen, are you dumb?

If you work with Akulov's men, you'll get in trouble.

Yes...

I agree with my partner, he has a point.

You better think it over, Igorek. Just use your own head.

Don't listen to your friend.

You can't have everything, you know.

That Jew will use you and make the whole region work for Akulov.

And you won't just answer to us. You'll answer to the law.

Someone has to respect the law.

- Hello, Yuri Konstantinovich. - Hello.

How do you know Guseinov?

I told your colleague that we did some business together a long time ago.

Why are you so nervous, Yuri Konstantinovich?

Did you know Sivak?

- I knew his colleague. - Did you send Oleinik to me?

- I sent Oleinik to you? - What was the cargo?

It was vodka.

How did you learn about the cargo?

Guseinov is too scared to tell you the things he had told me.

And I understand him.

Instead of protecting the witness, your colleagues...

Where's Oleinik?

I don't know, but the guys are definitely in trouble.

Well, nothing troubles Sivak anymore, but the others...

Those guys, who were accompanying the cargo to the store, and my friend...

The one that's being pressured...

They are all in trouble.

Don't let anyone in.

Roman Sergeevich, I haven't seen you in ages.

Well, would you like a drink?

It's a bit too early.

I'll drink.

What are we celebrating?

Oh, you got jokes, Roman Sergeevich. I understand.

Work.

Is it because of them?

- Yeah. - They are nothing.

Completely worthless. Just some pawns.

It's you who's going to talk to them.

Don't cry like a girl.

Two degenerates from the Economic Security are bullying you...

I'm not crying. I'm sitting here, having a lunch.

Alright, listen to me. You'll give them 3 of your spots.

Doesn't matter which ones.

If they ask for more, tell them you're not in a hurry.

Explain that it's a slow process. Got it?

Joking again, Roman Sergeevich? If I tell them that, they'll hit me with a bottle.

You don't get it, Igorek. Let them work for a while.

They'll earn some money, then they'll ask you for more.

That's when we can talk to them differently.

Listen...

Who shot your cop?

They shoot horses, Igor Valerievich.

My employee was murdered by some bastard.

Not just by some degenerate, but by a real bastard.

That's my business, you worry about yours.

And don't drink too much.

Major Aleksei Alekseevich Boiko, born in 1970.

He's been with the Economic Security since 2005.

Captain Kunyashev Dmitry Olegovich, born in 1977.

He's been with ES for 3 years.

Both have been trained for war. They got numerous medals, etc.

This one is...

Igor Valerievich Lebedenko.

The General Director and the owner of LCC «Sigma».

Boiko and Kunyashev forced Guseinov to start selling alcohol produced by Sigma.

Has that Guseinov stopped dumping the alcohol?

No, Semyon convinced him to keep selling it. He's asking for protection, though.

So, what do we have?

Mr. Guseinov is being threatened by the Economic Security.

They forced him to switch the alcohol supplier.

According to Oleinik...

Before that, Akulov was the one supplying Guseinov with alcohol.

Akulov got into some kind of trouble...

His men got into a jam while transporting a consignment.

It could well be that that's how Sivak died.

But that's not the point.

Point is there's counterfeit alcohol on the market.

More importantly, it's high quality stuff that they sell dirt cheap.

Do I have that right, Yuri?

Yura, I wonder...

Why did 3 of Akulov's men need to accompany some consignment to a regular store?

Do they need an armored vehicle to accompany a cargo of sanitary pads?

Well, one fact here is obvious...

Mister Akulov wasn't born yesterday, he has his own connections and informants.

Naturally, he suspected that Boiko and Kunyashev were going to take over his business.

Thus, he was prepared.

But that's not the point, I got another question...

Where did mr. Lebedenko get hiqh quality counterfeit vodka?

Alright, Yuri, I need you to have mr. Lebedenko under 24-hour surveillance.

The supplier will contact him sooner or later.

Keep a close eye on Kunyashev and Boiko.

By the way, do you know if they apologized to Guseinov?

No idea.

They didn't apologize to Guseinov, Yura.

And don't plan to do so.

You see, Yura, apologizing to Guseinov is necessary.

And that's not my wish. Kulik demands it.

But if you need my opinion, I agree that there's

nothing wrong with apologizing to mr. Guseinov.

I won't apologize to anyone.

Understood, Yura?

For what?

That's up to you, Evgeniy Mikhailovich.

What are you doing here?

Can't you see I'm busy?

I'm watching Boiko and Kunyashev.

What are they doing here?

What can they be doing in a restaraunt on a lunch break?

They're having a lunch, Zelenov.

- Unlike myself. - That's why I'm here.

Help yourself, darling.

So what do you need?

I need to feed you, Lenya.

Yura, you and Zhuzhukalo have one thing in common.

You never give me food for free.

- Don't overthink it, just eat. - Not a chance.

That's a good boy.

Lenya, we need to put mr. Lebedenko under surveillance.

Do it yourself if you need it.

Drink some.

Thanks.

I need it, Lenya.

I don't have 10 legs and 10 arms, I can't be everywhere.

Well, think of something.

I'll let you and Zhuzhukalo think about what's really important.

Is there no ice cream?

Zhuzhukalo would never make such a mistake. You have a long way to go.

No Lebedenko for you, that's it.

Goodbye, I'm busy.

What did they say in the State Protection?

What State protection, Ahmed? What are you saying?

Do you even know what state protection is and how it works?

You won't find a person with a satellite if they get protection.

Tell me, how are we going to catch those guys?

Listen, I know what state protection is.

It's a good thing.

Whole village wanted to kill my second cousin.

They put him under state protection.

Yeah, but why?

Why, Ahmed?

Didn't you switch the supplier?

You did. You work work for the Economic Security now. No need to worry.

You don't understand.

Explain it to me.

Explain it to me since I dont understand it.

They will be guarding you with their lives.

Or are you afraid of someone else?

Who?

These guys, for example?

Why should I be afraid of them?

I don't even know them.

I know you, you're a good man.

And you know what, I'm your man now.

We're partners now.

You have to provide security for me. It's the right thing to do.

You know, I'd get restless too if I were them.

It's a gold mine.

It's a good thing they got restless.

Their greedy nature is starting to show.

Which means they are predictable.

That's why working with them will be nice and easy.

You won't be the one working, though.

Dammit, Lukyanenko...

Timur, come here, quick! What is this?

Look at this? What's this?

"Russia" starts with a capital letter.

Mother Russia feeds you, provides for you, allows you to have a job!

Our great country does everything for you!

- And you... Did Lukyanenko print it? - I...

Bring him to my office, now! Go!

I said go! Don't say anything!

- Is this it? - Yes!

Can you imagine? Who's more likely to not love the motherland?

Katz or Lukyanenko?

Vanya, what are we going to do?

They are ready to take over the whole business.

What does the magnificent colonel say?

He told me to give them 3 of our spots.

He wants to calm them down, you see?

Do what he says.

But they don't want a part. They want everything.

Neither you nor Akulov seem to understand it.

You are too nervous, Igorek.

That's because...

Me, nervous?

Do I need to explain why?

Because it's not you or Akulov who has to talk to them.

It's me.

You are only able to give advice.

A moment.

I'm listening.

What?

What?

What happened?

Another one of Akulov's cops was killed.

- Hi. - Hello.

- How's it going? - Here, I found something.

Some shells.

- TT. - Yeah.

Gotta go and share the good news.

- TT shells? - Yeah.

And they found dirt on the body again.

This time not in his pockets. His whole body is covered with dirt.

- Time of death? - 4 days ago.

So it happened when we found Sivak's body.

What's with Radulov?

Semyon checked on him. He hasn't been home for 4 days.

Why isn't Guseinov talking?

He's in the middle of all this.

Have you apologized to him?

No.

Tomorrow you'll go there and apologize.

- Consider it an order. - An order?

If your conscience is so sensitive, go and apologize yourself.

And take Alik with you. The more, the merrier.

Nah, Zhenya, it's you who's going to...

Cut the crap and go see Guseinov.

Our main witness refuses to talk because of you.

If you don't apologize, I'll get you suspended.

Keep that in mind. Clowns.

Radulov is living modestly.

Why would he spend money on the apartment?

We get service housing.

Everyone has their own room, it's fine.

You can save up money.

Then maybe get a mortgage later.

The state is good to us.

Overall I got no beef with him.

He's a great guy. Sometimes I don't see him for days, he's always busy somewhere.

Does he cheat on his wife?

- I don't know. - Yeah right, you don't know.

I really don't know, guys. It's his personal life.

Do you know that two of his friends got killed recently?

I heard about that, of course.

Too bad, they were great.

But you know, Radul didn't disappear. He's freelancing.

Freelancing?

Yeah, he's working security.

Security?

- Just don't tell anyone, okay? - Don't even worry. Where's the garage?

Here it is.

That's where Radulov hides his car?

He's not hiding it. It's just parked here.

Well, it's not here right now, but most of the time.

Please, come in.

Turn on the light.

Here's my beauty. Look at that.

Cool. Yura, look.

When did Radulov take his car from the garage?

About 3 days ago. It was very late.

And how often did he go somewhere at night?

Once in a while. Akulov used to call him in the even on weekends.

And you didn't even ask where he was going so late at night?

I was asleep. I only heard the door slam when they were leaving.

He is quiet usually.

But that time he slammed the door so hard that I woke up.

I'm a pretty heavy sleeper.

Heavy sleeper, huh?

Yeah, why?

Nothing.

Did Lenya shoot this?

Yeah, it's the best part.

Mr Lebedev is visiting a counterfeit alcohol destruction facility.

He's behind that gate.

One Ivan Solomonovich Katz is the director of this public organization.

Ivan Solomonovich. Neat.

So that's the source of Lebedenko's vodka.

Yeah.

That's an alcohol destruction facility.

But Katz doesn't destroy anything there. He just sells the vodka.

With the help of his accomplice, mr. Lebedenko.

The general director of Sigma.

You gotta have serious backup to go through with this scheme.

Akulov might be the one who protects them, according to Oleinik.

At one point two ES officers learned about this scheme.

They decided to cash in on the business by taking it over.

- What did you find at Radulov's place? - A dirt-covered shovel.

Zhenya took it to the lab.

Yura, tell me if I'm right or wrong...

Zhenya should've apologized to Guseinov.

Or do you also think it's just my whim?

I don't know.

No, you tell me, I want to know what you think about all this.

What would you have done in his place?

I don't know, Gena. I wouldn't be in his position.

I can't answer that.

We need to make sure that the vodka from Katz'

warehouse is the same as Guseinov's vodka.

We need to act discreetly. That's all.

Captain, sir, what if they don't give it back?

Make sure they give it back. Don't tell me you don't know how to do it.

Alright, here they are.

Get to work.

Sergeant Klimov, can I see your ID?

What's wrong, sergeant?

What's your cargo?

It's all in the note here.

Open the boxes, what's inside?

This stuff is so fragile and you're speeding like crazy.

I'm not speeding, I was going 70.

What about that sign over there?

- Where is it? - There.

There's no sign.

There is one now.

The speed limit is 40. Come on, come with me.

- Let's make a deal. - What deal?

- How much? - I don't know, use your head.

I gotta go fishing on Sunday.

- Need something to drink. - Oh, fishing? Give me a second.

Oh, man, fishing, I love fishing so much.

Don't let me catch you speeding one more time. Now scram.

Well?

Are the results ready?

I'll call them.

What's happening?

Just talked to that kid's dad. Kid got busted by those same traffic cops.

What cops?

Gurdev and Belenkiy. Don't you remember that story?

Oh, that Bekha guy. So?

Well, according to his dad, they opened a criminal investigation.

His lawyer requested another examination.

Well, they found out it was tea, not weed.

It's clear as day that his dad paid them.

Why are you so worried?

- It was Kulik's case, Yura. - Kulik? How much weed was there?

Only 23 grams, that's the funny part.

Interesting.

Why aren't you eating, Igorek?

I'm not hungry.

Why is that?

ES are off your back now, you just told me.

They'll be back.

Listen, one box was missing from the consignment.

The driver said he got stopped for speeding. He had to give them a crate of vodka.

- You should check it. He might be lying. - Certainly, certainly.

Listen, Igorek, did they stop pressuring you? That's great.

Akulov said he was going to do something about it.

Listen, my friend, I have an idea. I read about it before bed.

Let them slit each other's throats.

Then we'll start working with a victor.

I just don't want my own throat to get sliced.

They already killed two cops.

Don't be silly, they can't do it without us.

They can't.

They won't get anything.

We are just standing aside.

We'll run into the arms of the one who comes out on top.

- Eat something. - Gotta go.

Why is that?

I'm tired.

Some hummus?

- Be seeing you. - Later.

Timur!

Bring me that driver who transported the goods yesterday!

Hurry up!

Why did Guseinov's vodka contain methanol?

Me and Romka performed a test at Margolin's place.

Someone switched the bottles. Not sure who did this and why.

Take this and watch it when you have time.

I, Ahmed Magomedovich Guseinov...

...don't have any claims against major Evgeniy Mikhailovich Zhuzhukalo

regarding the incident that occured on the 13th of this month.

It was just a misunderstanding.

Right?

Right.

As a token of my sincerity, I will drink a lover's shot with the major. Yay!

- No, like that. - I'm sorry.

As-salamu alaykum, Ivan Solomonovich.

As-salamu, Rustam. Where's the crate?

I gave it to the traffic cops.

What traffic cops? That highway is ours.

No idea, I've never seen them before. Maybe they're new.

Don't you have money for emergency cases?

He refused to take it.

He said he was going fishing. Asked me for a crate of vodka.

- What did he stop you for? - For speeding.

There never were any signs there. They put it there on purpose.

I'm telling you, I always go 70.

Alright, you can go.

Hello, Egor!

Good evening, sorry for the late call.

Listen, are there any new people working on the highway?

No?

No, it's nothing.

Listen, what if some stranger tries to sneak into our territory?

No?

Okay, thanks a lot.

No, no, it's fine.

Thanks. Tell your wife I said hi.

- I want to go to the sea. - I don't know.

Why are they going so fast?

Shut up a bit, we'll find out.

...yeah, that one immigrant loser.

Don't drive so fast, Dima.

I have a feeling we are being followed.

What are you doing? We'll lose them.

No, I see them on the screen.

They'll notice us if we start speeding.

We'll catch them when they get to the store.

Hello. What did they want?

- Who? - Those two who just left.

Ah, those guys. They bought something.

Chips and beer, I think.

I wasn't really watching.

- What's with the lip? - I bit it.

Well, gotta be more careful.

- Is the owner there? - Yes.

The owner is denying everything. He didn't see or hear anything.

Where's that store?

It's called Shurov, after the owner.

I'm sorry.

Yes.

Got some new information. Can we meet in 2 hours?

Who's with him?

It's the security guard from that store.

Yuri Konstantinovich, I'm so glad to see you.

Say hello.

You two know each other, Semyon?

Maybe.

Viktor Alekseevich Mozhaisky.

He works security at mr. Shurov's store.

He got bullied by your proteges.

Mr. Mozhaisky got scared and refused to to cooperate with the investigation.

But he changed his mind now.

Vitya.

If my chief finds out I tried contacting you...

I'll be in big trouble.

Tell the policemen what you told me, Vitya.

Tomorrow there's going to be a showdown in the store.

So far my boss is not giving up, but I doubt they'll let him go.

- What time is the meeting? - 9:00.

Antonov, let's chat a bit.

How did you find them?

Mr. captain, I still have some connections from my previous life.

I don't really care about Shurov, I want them to let Guseinov go.

Why do you care so much about Ahmed Magomedovich?

Yura, have you completely forgotten about real male bonding?

No, I haven't.

Well?

They're inside.

Judging by their conversation, they are mad at Shurov.

Nothing changed since yesterday.

I'm perfectly fine with my previous supplier.

That's fine. Do you want us to ruin you right now?

Do you even know who are you talking to?

Couldn't care less.

If you got any questions, ask him, not me. Got it?

Listen, you scum!

We told you to work out the issues! Do it!

You'll sell our goods, got it?

Sorry, we're closed.

Come on, come on. Go.

I'll show you!

Freeze.

I said freeze!

- Don't move! - Did you have to destroy everything?

You just can't help it, can you?

Look what I found in the car.

A Top Tier gun. TT.

First time seeing them.

Really?

They were both killed with a gun we found in your car.

I really don't know.

Maybe your friend Boiko decided to get rid of Sivak and Oleinik?

They were your competition.

I've never seen them. And you planted the gun.

You think they'll believe you in court?

Your motivation is quite solid.

We found so much drugs in your blood...

It's possible you killed the whole Akulov's department and forgot about it.

I didn't harm anyone. What drugsa?

I'm a sportsman, champion of the region.

Where did you get counterfeit vodka?

- What vodka? - Vodka that you were giving Guseinov.

That same vodka you wanted to give Shurov, too.

Don't lie to me, mr. Boiko.

We got enough evidence, you'll get life.

What do you mean?

We were conducting an investigation, doing field work.

We wanted to arrest the whole gang - Katz, Lebedenko, their distributors...

That's it.

And during the investigation you happened to kill Akulov's men.

I didn't touch them. I never killed anyone.

Didn't see a thing.

Who did it, then? You had a meeting with Akulov's men.

You tried to solve your issues.

There was no meeting.

Too bad Sivak and Oleinik got shot during that meeting.

Because you wanted to avoid being sued.

No, I didn't kill anyone.

Where's Radulov?

Who's Radulov?

I don't know, that's Akulov's business.

Vodka... Vodka is nothing. He owns the city - he got restaurants, hotels...

When did you meet with Oleinik and the others.

There was no meeting.

Where were you on the 20th, when Sivak was killed?

I don't know. I'll try and remember it. I didn't kill them.

Where is he?

Who?

You know who. Katz!

He wasn't here today.

Damn...

Get on the ground, now!

Get on the ground! Legs apart!

Hello, mr. Lebedenko.

Where's Katz? I need to see him.

Yes. Yes, I know, I know! Enough!

Don't move.

Where are you going?

Why?

Give me your gun. And put these on.

Well, Boiko and Kunyashev started talking... not talking - singing.

When I told them about that TT...

They told me everything about Akulov.

He was not only behind this counterfeit vodka sales...

There were restaurants...

A hotel, some market...

He was a very serious entrepreneur.

Really? That's crazy.

Who could've guessed.

I have a feeling that Albert Bagratovich...

Knew colonel Akulov.

He used to have lunch in one of his restaurants probably...

He did not find it necessary to tell us about it, though.

Same thing with Arefiev.

Everyone was there. Me, you...

Others too. We were working...

But you knew him.

And you didn't tell us to stop digging into

Arefiev, since he was a good friend of yours.

I didn't know any details.

Nothing that was related to the case.

What does it matter?

Zhenya, how would you feel if I smacked you in the face?

I'd feel bad.

Take it.

What about the murder?

Too bad Katz managed to get away.

Someone must have warned him about our operation.

Or maybe he figured it out.

Where's Bahrushev? Why didn't he come?

He's at home. Too tired.

You should take care of yourself, Yuri.

It's better to stay in bed after this kind of a celebration.

- Get some aspirin. - What do you need, Antonov.

I'm not asking how you learned about the celebration. Not interested.

What the hell...

I just can't convince you that I'm on your side.

Didn't you learn anything from this story?

If not for me, you'd never have caught them.

I did it in good faith.

Here.

What's this?

Yesterday someone tried uploading it from one of the servers...

My guys interrupted them.

They will try and do it again, and I'm just a human.

I can't catch them all.

Who are they?

I honestly don't know.

You shouldn't be running when you're hungover. Too much stress on your heart.

Take some aspirin.

Well, gotta go, don't want to miss my plane.

It seems you stepped on someone's turf.

Being friends with you is too dangerous.

It's way better in motion.

Quiet.

Our Bahrushev is an alcoholic.

A few shots is enough to get him drunk, he's afraid to show it.

What makes you think that?

Impaired motor skills in the morning, weak concentration, confused speech...

I honestly never noticed any of that.

Me neither.

Where could he be?

Some drunk tank or a liquor store? Where could he be?

I doubt that, he always shows up on time, even if its by reflex.

Well, where is he now?

What if we assume that Bahrushev learned about this video somehow?

When a man is hungover, what is he going to do if he sees such a thing?

He'll want a drink.

Yes, and where can he buy some?

That's right, in Guseinov's store.

Ahmed.

Put your guns down.