Fedia asks his friends to help him hide the truth about his academic problems from his father. Kirill plans to win Vika's favor by throwing her an unforgettable birthday party. Slava is angry that Kisel bought himself an expensive plasma TV, even though he still hasn't paid back his debt to Slava. 

Pasha learns how to pass philosophy with ease. Anya and Polina try to teach Slava to say "no." The dean of the economics department retires, prompting Vika and Kirill to fight for his position.