Ancient Rus'. The beautiful young princess Svetorada, the daughter of a wealthy Smolensk prince, is recognized by everyone as the most enviable bride. She is beautiful and cunning, spoiled by the attention of suitors, whose heads she likes to turn. Why did Prince Oleg of Kiev marry her for his pupil Igor? After all, he himself brought him another bride from Pskov - Olga. Will the persistent and cunning Olga be able to separate her betrothed from Svetorada? Intrigues, kidnappings, betrayal and passions are intertwined into shining golden shackles of love that give bliss to lovers...