In the Crimea, Tanya and Angela get acquainted with the mysterious Muscovite Volodya. He promises to introduce the girls to a real African prince. On the way, they turn into the Genoese fortress, where a film with the participation of Tanya Larina is filmed. Unexpectedly, Nikita appears on the playground.Tanya is glad to see him, but his presence distracts her from work. Pavel brings Nyutochka to the cottage of the academician. Vsevolod Ivanovich, who did not go for many years, suddenly rises to his feet.