The young princess Sofia-Augusta dreamed of endless Russia, a loving husband, and how she would become a good queen. The luxurious wedding ended. Three years passed. Did the dreams of Sofia-Augusta, who is now called Catherine, come true? The coldness and indifference of her husband, court intrigues, stormy, fleeting romances... However, when her husband openly declared that Lizka Vorontsova would soon become empress, Catherine realized that she needed to act. Passionate, impetuous, courageous Grigory Orlov helped her ascend the throne. But why didn’t he become her husband and king? Why did she completely give her heart to another - Grigory Potemkin? How did this man manage to conquer her? And was she happy with him?