Ruslan Arturovich Normashov never dreamed of becoming a boss, much less an autocratic ruler. Nevertheless, unexpectedly, he turned out to be the recognized prince of the Karelian lands. Personal courage, resourcefulness and kindness made it possible to create a large squad by the standards of the fourteenth century. The first timid attempt to test his strength and military skills ended in a successful campaign in the Volga region. The solitaire of intrigue played out around him forced him to go to war against Lithuania - and again luck smiled on the hero. Two high-profile victories had a negative resonance among the Russian princes, because in both cases Norman affected centuries-old family ties.