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- Get up, you scum! Get up! - Enough.

Get your hands off me!

Do you even know who he is?

He's selling dope. Two kids were hospitalized because of him.

Hey, what are you doing?

What's going on? That's not mine.

Put the cuffs on him.

See this USB drive? There's dirt on the investigators on it...

Some info on the prosecutor, the judges, on the top brass...

On the deputies.

Why would a police colonel give 300,000 to some guy?

- Nikita. - Kopytov?

- Where is he? - Is he in Troitsk?

- Can you tell us where he is? - He got hit by a car.

An accident? I see.

It's not his drugs. Find the source.

Nester, Nesterov is backed by cops.

He's usually selling his dope at schools.

They are protecting him.

Stepa, have you gone mad?

Why the hell did you bring him here?

We need mr. Antonov alive.

With a good head on his shoulders.

- Varya Konoshina? - Yes.

Get up. You'll go with us.

Don't tell anyone about that.

You understand?

SEMYON SHKALIKOV SERGEY UGRYUMOV

SERGEY GAZAROV ANDREY SOKOLOV

VIKTORIYA TOLSTOGANOVA DARIA MOROZ

MIKHAIL EFREMOV MIKHAIL TRUKHIN

DEPARTMENT

Margolin.

What's taking you so long? Hurry up!

Or maybe you made it all up, Roma?

- Are you nuts, Zhuzhukalo? - Why didn't you tell us before?

I was trying to tell you.

- Trying is not enough, you have to act. - You never listen.

Wait, how did it go down?

I was with Varya. Went to a bathroom for a minute...

She wasn't there when I returned.

Sit down at that table.

- Good afternoon. - Hello.

Excuse me, there was a girl here with that blonde kid...

- Who took her away? - No one, she just left.

- She just left randomly? - Yes.

- Call her again. - I tried it like a 100 times.

Call her, call her.

Phone's off.

We're losing time, we gotta go to the station.

She could've gone home. And the phone might be dead.

What were you doing here anyway?

Good afternoon.

Some cops took her away.

Shulga and Mamontov. You better hurry.

Please.

- Wait in the car. - I'm coming with you.

Don't push me, Margolin.

Hey, what's going on here?

Major Zhuzhukalo, Internal Security Department.

Where's Shulga's office?

It's too late to cry, you understand?

You are going to sit there! Who brought the drugs?

Who brought the drugs?

Don't cry! You'll be sitting there!

Do you like it there?

Look at me!

You wanna go there?

Varya!

- Uncle Zhenya... - Come with Yura.

You don't talk to children like that, captain.

What?

Hey, you!

Makarenko...

Suhomlinskiy...

I got 2 reports.

One is from mr. Zhuzhukalo...

It's about the crime that could've happened...

...if not for the timely intervention by him and...

...his friend captain Zelenov.

Gena, why did you take this case?

That's my job, Zhenya. I got my orders.

Yeah, but you know you could've refused taking it.

The second report is from mr. Mamontov.

Major Zhuzhukalo broke into the cell during the interrogation of a suspect...

And cynically beat captain Shulga up.

He's not able to file a report, since he is in the intensive care unit currently.

During the interrogation, Gena?

During the interrogation, Evgeniy Mikhailovich.

Why was the suspect being interrogated by an officer instead of the investigator?

And why did it take place in the cell?

Well, I only have these 2 reports.

That's it.

I see you got papers instead of brains.

Zhenya.

Zhenya, it's you who's going to prison, not me.

So I'm not sure about my lack of brains.

They'll put you in custody until the trial as a preventive measure.

You won't be able to get out of that cell, I promise.

Gennadiy Pavlovich...

I ask you to cease pressuring and threatening my client during the investigation.

Of course, Alena Ivanovna.

Well, I got 2 reports, what are we going to do?

- Well? - This is bad.

Kulik is trying to make it look like he was exceeding his power.

What a bastard, he could've refused to take this case, but no!

- I ask you to calm down. - Alena, you...

Yura, we need to find something serious on Shulga and Mamontov.

Otherwise it'll be impossible to prove they

were planning to do something to Konoshina.

We got time till tomorrow to find the prove. Otherwise I'm not sure...

Let's get down to business, captain.

Me and Zhuzhukalo don't need any problems, you and Mamontov neither.

How about this?

We won't start digging into you, and you withdraw your complaint.

Deal?

Hey, captain...

Get the hell out of here.

Tell your psycho to get his ass ready for prison.

You sure about this?

Are you sure? Will you make it?

- Yes, I'm going. - Where are you going?

No need to go anywhere.

I'll go and testify. Uncle Zhenya helped me.

Take her and go to Moscow. No courthouse for you.

Are you sure, Yura?

Yes, I'm sure.

Thanks a lot.

See you later.

Who's that?

I don't know.

Let's go, Zelenov.

Excuse me, what room is Shulga in?

- Room 104. - Thanks.

What're you doing?

Sorry, who are...

I'm sorry, everything's fine.

Listen, pig, he's finished, I promise you.

It'll be over very soon.

If you put security there, it won't help him.

There's already security there. The court will determine his punishment.

Yeah, the court...

Sure thing, jerk.

Did you try to cover for a murderer?

You're so noble. Evil shall be punished, right?

Know this - you're a coward.

You think Shulga should die?

Here.

Do it yourself if that's what you think. Well?

Don't want to get your hands dirty? Go.

Don't stand here.

Get in the car, quick.

Captain Zelenov has done the responsible thing as a police officer.

Shulga and Mamontov were not proven guilty.

It was an interrogation.

Why were regular officers interrogating here?

We'll find out.

In any case, he had no right to act like that.

To do such a thing.

Alena Ivanovna, where's the victim's statement?

She'll make it tomorrow,

after we get a copy of the medical report findings.

By the way, where's Konoshina right now?

At home?

At home.

Meanwhile captain Shulga is still in the hospital.

Are you saying it'd be better if she was hospitalized?

Gennadiy Pavlovich, what punishment do you suggest for major Zhuzhukalo?

Detention.

So you believe that major Zhuzhukalo might escape justice?

Certainly, he's an experienced officer.

He understands his situation perfectly. Naturally, he's going to try and escape.

- What do you suggest? - House arrest.

Very funny, Alena Ivanovna.

As soon as major Zhuzhukalo gets released,

he'll try to influence the witnesses and the victims through the use of force.

I have a copy of mr. Grigoriev's statement.

It says here that Shulga and Mamontov raped his wife.

When he tried talking to them, they intimidated him and beat him up so badly,

that it took him more than a year to finally make a statement.

We also have a reason to believe that Grigoriev's, Kopytov's

and Konoshina's incidents were not the only ones.

That's what I mean, your honor.

As soon as Zhuzhukalo gets free, we'll receive hundreds of similar statements.

Alena Ivanovna...

At the trial youu will have to try very hard to prove

Shulga's and Mamontov's criminal intentions.

Otherwise the defendant will have a difficult time justifying his actions.

For now, major Zhuzhukalo will be placed under house arrest until the trial.

Captain Zelenov will carry out the arrest.

Wait, but they are best friends.

You were also on good terms with major Zhuzhukalo.

You were working together.

By the way, why didn't you refuse taking the case?

I don't see any reason to do that.

I don't see any reason for captain Zelenov not

to place major Zhuzhukalo under house arrest.

According to you, captain Zelenov is an honest and responsible officer.

Am I wrong?

House arest. And that's the best outcome.

Your friend Kulik wanted a detention for him.

Oh, I have no doubt.

You know what the best part is? Guess who's going to carry out the arrest.

- You. - Yura.

Me?

So I'm going to be near him 24 hours a day?

Yes.

24 hours a day.

Also, I asked Zhenya to not try any tricks.

- Will you remind him? - I will.

No tricks.

Alena Ivanovna, can we talk for a minute?

- Excuse me. - I'm sorry.

Andrey, we need to meet and talk.

I'll call you in the evening, fine?

Alright, bye.

Do I have to wear this 24 hours a day?

And I'm forced to look at you 24 hours a day.

I'll need to take breaks.

Spare me for an hour. You stay here.

Do whatever you want.

- And you won't run away? - Piss off, Yura.

Alright, I'm out.

Nanotechnologies.

Should've told me beforehand, mr. captain, I would've prepared everything.

I think that's it.

Stepan Kolesnikov.

Released on parole.

Residential address...

- Why, did he do something? - Give it to me.

- Does he report every month? - Yes sir, captain.

Is there a problem?

You just tell us, we'll put him in the cell.

I'll be sure to let you know.

Alright.

Hello, Gennadiy Pavlovich.

- Aren't you trespassing? - Oh, please...

I got cameras. Everything is recorded.

It's just a friendly visit.

Good evening, Gena.

- Hello. - Hello, hello, Gennadiy Pavlovich.

What do you want?

Nothing, just decided to pay you a visit.

You never invite your colleagues to come over.

That's why we had to enter without knocking.

A pity, your apartment is truly wonderful.

- It really is something worth looking at. - Did you enjoy it?

Certainly, we're glad for you...

We're glad for our friend from the investigation committee.

Am I right, Andrey Yakovlevich?

Certainly.

I can't even conceal my joy, despite all my experience.

One thing concerns me, though.

How can an official of the investigation committee buy such a gorgeous apartment?

Well, that's just a thought.

- We're not asking you. - Feel free to ask.

Oh, we will, Gena, you can be sure of that.

If Zhenya goes to prison, we'll be asking you a hundred questions a day.

If we don't find anything the first time...

We'll keep digging into you until we find something.

You know me, Gena.

How much can this apartment cost?

I can't even do the math.

Okay, I got it.

Are you done?

Always a pleasure to do business with a smart man, right, Andrey Yakovlevich?

This is yours.

You can turn the camera on.

- Wait, where're you off to? - To question Lykov.

Is this a joke?

What about the monitor? It detects movement.

- Margolin, where are you? - I'm here.

- Did you get it? - Yes.

Here.

Where did you find it?

Gotta know where to look. My friends helped me.

You're going to be pacing the floor without stopping.

Should be easy enough.

Zhuzhukalo.

Have you lost your mind?

Look out the window.

There are two Moscow cops from the 13th precinct there.

Zhenya, what are you doing?

I'm going to question colonel Lykov.

What for?

Kulik wants war?

- Go ahead. - Fine.

Let's not upset him/

You think I'm going to sit in my room like it's a jail cell?

Rule number one of being an officer...

If the enemy uses dirty methods, you go even...

Filthier.

Start the pacing, come on.

- Yes. - Gennadiy Pavlovich.

Zhuzhukalo and Zelenov just left...

But the signal is still coming from his house.

- Does it show movement? - It does.

Find some witnesses, do your paperwork and go to the courthouse.

- Got it? - Yes, sir.

Wait, signal all units and put out and APB for both of them. Now!

Let's go.

He left house more than 3 hours ago. Zelenov is with him.

Good afternoon.

Sorry I'm late.

Here.

- Hello, Alena Ivanovna. - Good afternoon.

Where's your defendant? Have you found him?

Did he disappear? I thought it was you who disappeared.

Didn't you write this?

This is your signature.

On your orders, captain Zelenov brought major Zhuzhukalo for questioning.

You weren't there.

- They waited for 2 hours and went home. - Where were you, Gennadiy Pavlovich.

You see, Alena... How should I put it...

I've been watching Kulik for quite a while.

He...

Let's put it this way.

If you dig deep enough, he got tons of non processed cases.

I'm talking refusals, you understand?

I understand, what are you planning to do?

If we dig through the archives...

I mean, if we literally talk to people, whose cases he refused to open...

That'd be a real goldmine for the prosecutor.

Especially knowing that the prosecutor is so

passionate about the investigation committee.

I see, then what?

I'm sorry? Why are you asking?

The prosecutor will deal with it.

Comrade colonel, they're waiting for you.

Albert Bagratovich Dadamian?

- Viktor Pavlovich Golubev. - Hello..

You were at my house yesterday.

I was at your house?

Thing is, Gennadiy Pavlovich Kulik is living in my house at the moment.

I realize you didn't know it's my house...

but I brought you the papers to avoid any confusion.

Zhenya, where did Alena find a warrant with Kulik's signature?

In the archives, Yura.

Document forgery is a meticulous process, but they did it.

- What if he goes to the archives? - Listen, I'm tired of talking about Kulik.

- I'm more interested in Lykov right now. - Zhenya, Zhenya!

- Albert Bagratovich, may I? - Come in, come in.

- What have you got? - I checked it, everything's fine.

Are you sure?

Absolutely.

- The stamps? - Authentic.

- The signatures. - Identical.

The actual owner is indeed mr. Golubev, not Kulik.

Well, that's awesome and everything... Like I didn't know that, Antosha...

Where's the money?

It doesn't matter right now. They're paying.

That means psychologically everything is correct. The files are legit.

Antosha, I already knew all that.

We need to shake down Podgainiy, that bastard is stealing too much money.

What if they watch him?

- What if the colonel is being watched? - So what?

Is this going to happen every time now?

Listen to me, Antosha, I need paper among other things.

So far your plan is not making me money.

Have you got other ideas?

I got ideas.

- And my plan is going to work soon. - Really?

Hey, where did you find that Podgainiy squirt?

Well, I learned that he needed money.

Told him to call me to get some money. Said I'd contact him later.

- I promised him a thousand. - So?

Why didn't he contact us?

The primary goal of our operation was finding out if people are willing to pay.

But you found it out already!

Stepa.

- Mitya, wait. - Shut up!

Listen to me, both of you!

I need paper, you understand?

You understand?

Case closed. I'm going to bad.

Giving me this crap...

This better be the last time.

Enough.

Bunch of clowns... My money...

Lying to me...

Can you explain my why they didn't take money from Podgainiy?

You said it yourself. It's possible he's being watched.

- I said it? - You did!

- You told me to say it! - He really was being followed.

- How do you know it? - I know!

Yura Zelenov is onto him.

Stepa, you realize that he's not quite right.

Mr Mitin has lost his damn mind.

He's going to bury us with him.

I realize he got all the documents. But we know where he keeps them.

- So what? - What?

Do we really need this senile joker?

What do you suggest?

- Have you seen his bodyguard? - Yeah.

Others will just flee.

We deal with him, take the documents and start working together, what do you think?

We have information that colonel Zaitsev, who's currently under surveillance,

received an anonymous call. They asked him for 2 million roubles.

The colonel satisfied this requirement immediately.

He instantly went and wired the money. Doesn't it remind you of something?

Did you trace the call?

The call came from a prison near Yaroslavl.

Tell me about your Nagainiy, please.

Let's drink to you.

You really are smart.

Such a brilliant idea...

Stepa was right. Which means I was right. Here's to you.

Do we really need this senile joker?

What do you suggest?

- Have you seen his bodyguard? - Yeah.

Others will just flee.

We deal with him, take the documents and start working together, what do you think?

Ungrateful son of a bitch... Filth.

Bastard!

What're you going to do?

No idea, that's up to you to decide.

Stepa, Stepa, what an unbelievable asshole you are...

I fed him out of my own hand...

How could you, Stepa?

Stepa, Stepa, don't kill him.

- Anton Sergeevich. - Hands off.

What?

Chebukin from the Internal Security wants to see you.

- Who? - Chebukin.

- Don't stand there, let him in! - Okay.

Hey. You can continue this brawl in my room.

- Spare me, Stepa. - Get up!

Do you mean Gennadiy Pavlovich Kulik?

I remember him, he's a great investigator.

He wanted to put me behind bars - can you imagine?

I'm glad you remember him.

I'm here about that exact story.

Kulik refused to open a case, didn't he?

And he was right then.

Sure he was.

But from now on all of Kulik's non processed cases will be checked by the prosecutor.

Why is that?

That includes your case.

Wow, seriously?

It's water under the bridge, no one remembers anything about it.

Nothing happened, really.

Well, if nothing happened, you have nothing to worry about.

I'm not worried. Calm and collected.

By the way, if you decide to start worrying...

Well, you never know...

I'll gladly listen to the story about how you

convinced Kulik to not open the investigation.

I'm interested in your methods.

You understand me, right?

Mr. Kulik is finished...

Nothing lasts forever.

Think about it, just don't delay too much.

I'll leave you my card.

Have a nice day.

Yeah.

You just keep surprising me, Gennadiy Pavlovich.

Such an original meeting place.

It's quiet here.

- You like flashy things? - Don't you?

Sorry about Golubev.

I sent him to you to avoid any confusion between us.

There wasn't any confusion.

Well, there is now.

Your Chebukin is digging into me.

Why are you telling me?

Albert Bagratovich...

Let's speak candidly

I'm closing Zhuzhukalo's case, you stop Chebukin.

I'm afraid Chebukin won't listen to me, Gennadiy Pavlovich.

- I can't give him orders. - What do you want?

Gennadiy Pavlovich, are you recording the conversation by chance?

What about you?

First of all, I want Zhuzhukalo to attend all

our meeting at the department from now on.

That's number one.

Second, you have to stop watching Zhuzhukalo's apartment.

Third, you will continue investigating Mamontov and Shulga...

Vigorously.

That's possible.

But I need guarantees.

- What kind of? - Your word would be enough.

As soon as Zhenya is cleared of all charges, I'll give you the case files.

I promise.

I don't understand. How can I do it?

I got so many dirt on him.

He was really geting paid for closing the cases. I got statements!

It doesn't matter now, Kostya.

He knows we know it. He knows we can prove it.

That's why he offered us a deal.

A deal? With him? He belongs in prison!

Kostya, let's try it once again.

First, I'll notarize Kulik's case files.

We keep the copy. We give Kulik the original.

He, in turn, closes the criminal proceedings against Zhenya.

Right?

Later, when the air is clear and things calm down...

We'll open the investigation against Kulik once more. Do you get it?

How can we open it once again?

Prosecutor's men won't care about Kulik at that

point, right now they got beef with the committee.

They'll declare peace in a month or two and we'll be stuck.

- Stop asking me, Alik. - Kostya.

Could you explain me one thing? Zhenya will go to prison.

He will go to prison, correct?

It's up to the judge to decide.

But Kulik will be put behind bars. I promise.

Listen, Antosha, do you know Kulik?

The investigator.

I do.

He's not doing great right now. We can easily get to him, understand?

We're going to call him/

What about Stepa?

Stepa...

He's transferring money to offshore accounts and doesn't say anything.

We can deal with Kulik together. How about that?

- No risks? - No risks.

No Stepa.

Kulik will gladly pay us. Get me the phone.

- The house phone? - Are you dumb?

Take Squint's sim card. He has a few untraced ones.

Smolensk oblast, general Turusov.

Ryazan oblast, colonel Bashlykov.

Saratov oblast, colonel Kostev.

They call them and name their price.

They give them the account numbers. Money is being transferred.

Later it goes missing from the accounts.

They call them from prisons.

- We can pressure the wardens. - For what reason?

We can search the cells, find some phones...

What does that get us?

They'll lay low for a while and then continue.

Nowadays the guards can smuggle an elephant into a cell for the right price.

At least we know...

We have a chance of finding the ones who make these calls.

The scheme seems really advanced.

Blackmail, obviously.

A calculated psychological approach.

Those with a guilty conscience would rather pay than deal with this.

Especially when the price is reasonable.

The prices seem reasonable enough.

Those who are responsible must have access to a huge amount of incriminating evidence.

They also have a way to let people know the evidence is real.

Nobody would pay them otherwise.

But they don't mention any evidence at all during the conversations.

They just name their prices.

What about Podgainiy?

They were just testing the waters, most likely.

What are we going to do?

We are going to think about it, friends. Dismissed.

Lidia Sergeevna, a moment, please.

Lidia Sergeevna.

Hello.

- You wanted to see me, Lidia Sergeevna? - Yes, come in, take a seat.

You know, I understand you.

I understand why you don't want to discontinue Kulik's case.

Thank god, at least someone is reasonable around here.

You mustn't be offended. They either don't know or fail to notice it.

What do they fail to notice?

The fact that you're getting rid of your competition.

I'm a woman, I see everything.

What are you talking about, Lidia Sergeevna?

What competition? Who am I getting rid of?

Zhenya Zhuzhukalo.

It is useless to protest.

I see the way you're looking at Alena.

Frankly, I disapprove or your methods.

Hopefully, reason will prevail.

Lidia Sergeevna...

I hope you heard me.

Goodbye.

Alik, our client is ready, as you asked.

- Good evening. - Hello, Gena.

2 for 50.

How are you?

Doing fine.

I heard you're in trouble.

Blackmail?

They'll find us.

I'll deal with it. It's all arranged. You shouldn't worry about it.

Did you talk to Alik?

Yeah.

The people who are onto you... They didn't listen to him.

Are there other options?

But he promised.

- I need to think. - You do.

But it would be better to...

This way we'd rest a lot easier.

I'm Sergei Panteleevich Antonov.

I'm being held in this house against my will by Mitin,

the owner, and his accomplice Kolesnikov.

I have witnessed a crime.

Mitin owns a database...

Mitin and Kolesnikov are using the database to blackmail senior officials.

Zaur.

I'm going to send you a file.

Delete all the info that concerns me.

Then send the file to our dear clients.

All of them.

Yes.

Gena, old man, recognize me?

I know you do. How are you?

Who is it?

Mitin. Remember me?

Listen, friend, how about paying me a million US dollars?

Then I won't tell the prosecutor about you not opening a case against me.

They guarantee me absolute immunity and safety if I tell them everything.

Fine.

What's that? We have a deal?

Yeah.

Great, old man. I always believed in you.

I'll call you tomorrow morning and give you the location.

Get the money ready.

He was quick to agree. Didn't even haggle.

You think he is scheming?

Whatever, let him scheme.

Should've asked for more.

- Don't tell anything to Stepa. - Got it.

Listen, Antosha, why are you so sad today?

Pour some, let's celebrate.

You already lost the game.

Yes.

It's Stepan, do you recognize me?

We have to meet.

- Come here if you need it. - You need it, not me.

I'm at that spot where I was reading a book.

- Hey! - In an hour.

I'll find you.

These are the statements from police

officers from Mamontov's and Shulga's precinct.

They tell about Konoshina, about the screams coming from the cells...

Anyway, read it.

These are the statements by those who were tortured there.

This is Nesterov's statement.

He used to work for them.

He was selling dope at schools, they were protecting him.

From what I understand, you're closing the case against Zhuzhukalo.

You understand correctly.

Major Zhuzhukalo was acting according to circumstances.

Without exceeding...

- Well, it's all there. - Take a seat.

No, thanks, I'd rather go.

Goodbye.

You are late, captain.

It'll only take a second. I just want to tell you something.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm saiyng goodbye.

Are you leaving?

You could say that, yeah.

Well, good luck, Stepa.

- He is a smart man, you know. Very smart. - Goodbye, Stepa.

I don't have time.

I'd hurry if I were you. Otherwise it could be too late.

The editing is clunky. Were you helping Mitya?

Yura, I leave you alone, you leave me alone.

So you were.

Leave me alone and I'll leave you alone.

Deal?

I'll take the tablet if you don't mind.

Any survivors?

No, we got there too late. Everyone there was probably completely wasted.

- How many bodies did you find? - So far, three.

Mitya?

Yes.

Antonov?

No.

Antonov wasn't one of them.

Wow.