Pavel Khomutov, a translator for the Soviet embassy in one of the Middle Eastern states, finds himself at the center of events leading to a coup. From that time on, his life changed dramatically. At first, Pavel is just a pawn in the secret game of the special services, he is being trained to become President Farhad's double, but after the death of the president, Pavel suddenly really finds himself at the pinnacle of power, and it is he who is now the real hunt!..