Tenth century. Pagan Rus'... Only three people knew that the Kiev prince Vladimir was actually an alien from the 21st century: Blud, Sveneld and Dobrynya. It was to the benefit of this trio that instead of the ferocious King Voldemar, a former Moscow ambulance doctor sat on the princely throne. They are easier to manipulate. Selfish interests drive military adventures. As a result, the campaign against Volga Bulgaria ends disastrously for the army of the Rus. And if not for the victory in the duel that Prince Askold won over the Bulgar warrior Muhammad, not a single Russian would have returned to his native land. But the substitute prince was tired of being a pawn in someone else's game. And if fate has thrown him into the early Middle Ages, Vladimir intends to take full advantage of this chance...