Although Renko is more disillusioned with policing and the general state of Russia than ever, he feels an odd sense of hope. A rebellion is bubbling in the country. People want change and politician Leonid Lebedev could be the man to do it. When Karina, a supporter of Lebedev goes missing, Renko is asked by her father to find her. Soon after his investigation begins, Alex, a close friend of Arkady's son, is found dead. Arkady Renko is back.