The Departed

Detective Rodion Stotsky begins the investigation into the mysterious death of a school teacher. His presence is disturbing the little town of Strunevo and its police force.

Egor uncovers what Trosha saw from the window. Rodion takes Tarasik under his wing to continue the investigation.

Rodion and Tarasik uncover more about the Strunevo gang of bandits and the leader, "Dad". They hold Yasha Gypsy captive.

There is an explosion in the warehouse. Rodion and Tarasik are injured but determined to continue with the investigation. Akimych knows Tarasik is hiding something.

The police investigate what happened to Yasha Gypsy. Egor gets more involved with the gang of bandits. Akimych takes sick leave.

Rodion grows closer with Lisa. The bandits recover Yasha Gypsy from captivity. Egor's alliance with Rodion is revealed. They get closer to uncovering the identity of "Dad".

Things are not any better for the town of Strunevo. Did they catch the right "Dad"? The town is in an uproar. The bandits instigate a revolt against the police.