Yudin's children come to the hospital, with whom Maslov easily finds common language. This really annoys the official. Denis and Dina organize a farewell party at the farm on the occasion of his dismissal.

Maslov, together with the village men, holds a defense in front of the governor. All the women were taken to a safe place, and Artemy was made their guard. Zhukov's defense held out to the last, until Katya went into labor.