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The narrative explores the contrasting experiences of a Turkmen man who has spent 25 years in Scandinavia, juxtaposing his homeland's isolation with the freedoms of the West. It delves into the cultural clash and emotional turmoil faced by a student from a repressive society as he falls in love with a Western girl. Through rich imagery and symbolism, the story highlights themes of love, longing, and the intersection of two disparate worlds, exemplified by the unique blend of local delicacies like Ryazan horseradish and Tula gingerbread.

Set against the backdrop of a crumbling Soviet Union, the story unfolds in a hospital where young patients face life-threatening heart surgeries. Amidst their struggles, they engage in mischief and romantic entanglements under the watchful eye of Baba Nastya. Key characters include a Turkmen youth, a Greek Comsomol boy, a Russian Stalinist with a mechanical heart, and the enchanting yet sorrowful Mary. The narrative explores the conflict between soulless existence and the pursuit of poetic dreams, questioning the nature of future hope.

Set against the backdrop of the Caspian Sea, the story revolves around a group of Turkmen fishermen facing the threat of losing their ancestral land due to deceitful ruling powers. One courageous fisherman stands up to defend his home, motivated by a historical act of cruelty against a young woman. As tensions rise, the ghost of the wronged woman returns to seek vengeance, intertwining themes of justice, resistance, and the haunting consequences of past injustices within the village's struggle for survival.