It is the second successful historical telenovela from Amedia Productions, after Poor Nastya (2003).
But Pyotr's mother doesn't want the two of them together, so she finds "a good opportunity for Olga": Count Roman Mongo-Stolipin, a rich politician from Saint Petersburg.
Paul is murdered and is succeeded by his young son Alexander.
Pyotr becomes a very good friend of Alexander, who sends him to Paris to spy on Napoleon Bonaparte.
Though still in love with Olga, Pyotr becomes part of the politician drama in Europe.