The young noblewoman Shurochka and the priest’s son Alexei dream of uniting their destinies. However, the uncle-guardian takes Shurochka to England to a prestigious boarding house, and Alexey goes to Altai to look for a gold mine. If he does not find gold before he reaches adulthood, he will not receive his father’s blessing for marriage! The brilliantly educated beauty Shurochka returns to Russia. There has been no news from Alexey for a long time. His traces were lost in the distant Altai mountains... What should Shurochka do? Is she ready to fight for love?.. Will she have the strength to overcome all the obstacles on the path to happiness?..