Gem

A saga recounting the turbulent periods of the early 20th century through the eyes of ordinary people. Each character faces challenges but shares the same desire to live, love, and find their own place.

The wealthy Svyrid marries Alena who is reluctant to marry without love.

Tanya meets Oleg who is studying to be a doctor and has his own farm. Her parents have begun to select candidates for her, but Oleg is not in a hurry to ask for Tanya's hand.

Vasyl returns to his village and is appointed the new village chief. Tanya is unhappy with rural life in Tarasovka.

Vasily continues to wonder who the girl's real father is. Olesya believes it was he who brought problems to her family, but only Osken knows the truth.

Fedor returns to his village and stays with Tanya. The head of the council, Vasyl, does his best to make the residents happy, but the demands of the city prevent this.

Oksen and Tanya are against Olesya marrying the head of criminal investigation. Fedor has a murky past, unlike pure and innocent Olesya.

Oleg arrives in Tarasovka and prepares to attend to a woman giving birth.

After separating from Vasily, Martha begins to spread gossip. A rumor about the illegitimate daughter of the village chief reaches his detractors.

Tanya recovers after a newspaper article scandal and receives a letter from Oleg.

Natalya sends a letter to Oleg asking for help. He then goes to Tarasovka in the hopes of finding Tanya.

Tanya returns to Tarasovka in hopes of finding a job.

Oleg continues to heal people, but hungry eyes are looking at him from all sides. People are no longer worried about the disease and now think of only one thing: where to get food?