Yury Gavriluk

David Motuzka, demobilized Red Army soldier, returns to his native village, hoping to see the changes caused by the revolutionary events. But he cannot see no improvement. The village is ruled by the kulaks and David's childhood friend Kornii Matiukha helps them.

The young man decides to go into business. The main advantage of "novice businessman" is a great ability to mimic other people's voices.