Drama based on life and stories of one of the most popular Soviet/Russian writers - Sergei Dovlatov.

Garpastum is a Latin word meaning ball game. Set in 1914 in St. Petersburg, the brothers Andrey and Nikolai are passionate about the matches they play on the streets. They hatch a scheme to buy a playing field. But World War I has already begun and soon their lives and dreams will be shattered.

Andrey, the owner of a construction company, has to turn to an official he knows for help in order to win a government tender and avoid bankruptcy. Everything is ready to meet the "dear" guest, but as soon as he crosses the threshold, everything goes awry from the very first minute.

A young couple - Anna and Mityai suddenly find a case with one million counterfeited dollars.

A stage production of Anton Chekhov's play at the Moscow Pushkin Drama Theatre.