A Man at His Place (Russian: Человек на своем месте, romanized: Chelovek na svoyom meste) is a 1972 Soviet drama film directed by Aleksey Sakharov.

Following three years at a factory, he returns to his hometown village, where he becomes the chief engineer of a collective farm and quickly proves his capabilities.

Bobrov’s primary ambition is to construct a large, modern livestock complex, but this requires a suitable road to be built first.

Using strong negotiation skills, he secures an agreement with Kocharian, the director of a nearby chemical plant, to build a seven-kilometer stretch of highway.

At a general assembly, Bobrov requests a vote of confidence, leading to spirited debate that ultimately ends in a decisive victory for those in favor of change.