A funny story about a schoolgirl Nastya who doesn't like anything boring and always looks for adventures.

New Year's Eve 1969: A variety of Russian folklore characters gather in the hut of Baga Yaga to await the arrival of the New Year, amid much foolery, snippets of popular artists of the day, satirical views of the west via a magical kaleidoscope, and other hijinks.

The conflict between Professor Shcheglov and Doctor Skuratov, which began with a slap in the face.

Based on the story of the same name by Grigory Baklanov, which raises the problems of honor, conscience and human responsibility for what happens in our lives.