The famous thief in law nicknamed Varyag, after long bloody troubles, finds a compromise with the authorities. In exchange for a promise to step away from all thieves' affairs, he receives a high government post. Varyag is going to transfer his powers as overseer of Russia to a faithful man, St. Petersburg lawyer Filat. But here Varyag again faces difficult trials, with new bloody showdowns. And again Varyag is covered by his faithful friend and bodyguard Sergeant. They balance on the brink of life and death. It has always been this way, since fate bound them with an unbreakable chain.