All Muscovites are moving to Two Hills, and the political rivalry between the old and new city administrations is reaching a new level. Vera Nadezhdovna decides to organize a wedding celebration for Gela and Ai. Friends get acquainted with the tradition of inviting guests to their city.

Rada can no longer come to terms with her alcoholism. Her mother and husband take her to a private clinic for treatment. While her friend is in prison, Hera's second wife Iya informs her about her pregnancy.