Alexander, a war veteran, was appointed as a chief for the young people during the construction of Engurhesi. They are also in the dormitory together. Alexander's experience, hard work, decency and humanity will become an example for boys who come directly from the school desk to construction.

A group of rebel peasants rebels against the Menshevik government. They are led by Parnaoz Morchadze. Their uprising fails. The rebels take refuge in the forest. Parnaoz is eventually brutally murdered. Red Army units enter the city. In the street, comrades mourn Parnaoz, who did not live to see the victory.