The film takes place in the late 90s. The main character undertakes to organize a competition for young musicians. Who should become the winner of the competition, decided in advance. The performances are attended by unknown musicians representing a variety of musical genres and trends. They have different views on both life and music. Of course, the competition does not go as planned.
Kirill Ivanovich Shchelkin is not well-known among the most honored scientists of the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Shchelkin was one of the main creators of atomic and hydrogen bombs, one of the founders of modern cosmonautics, three times a hero of Socialist labor, a man whom Igor Kurchatov called ‘The Godfather of the atomic bomb.’ The scientific research of Shchelkin and his colleagues, without exaggeration, saved the world from a third world war and ensured a peaceful life not only in Russia, but for all mankind.
The young scientist Alexey invites his colleagues to present his invention. The real reason for the presentation lies in the teacher Alexey, whom he wants to publicly surpass.
Young scientist Alexey Romanovich invites all his colleagues interested in his experiment. Among the guests are collector, the member of the Scientific Council, also we see the father and son, who are devoted to science, but, clearly, have different intentions for the Alexey Romanov's experiment. The real reason of the scientific project's presentation is the mentor of Alexei Romanovich - Pavel Egorovich. At the scheduled time, everyone comes to the laboratory of young scientist.
