The story begins in the 1960s and ends in the present day. Carmen, an orphan, lives in the small town of Abinsk with her Aunt Shura. One day, Pavel—a Moscow State University student, a well-off and educated young man—comes to the provinces for the holidays. The two develop mutual feelings, but their romance quickly ends when Pavel leaves for home.
Unexpectedly, Carmen learns that she is expecting Pavel’s child. Her aunt is furious at the news and throws her niece out of the house. The young woman finds shelter with Maria Vasilyevna, her first teacher. Meanwhile, Pavel continues studying peacefully in Moscow, unaware of what has happened to his beloved. His classmate Katya tries in every way to win his heart, but he pays no attention to her. Pavel thinks only of Carmen, whom he cannot reach. Letters, phone calls—nothing helps. Only later does it become clear that someone desperately wanted to interfere with their relationship…
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