The film was inspired by the activities of the group Pamyat, which emerged at the end of the 1970s and became widely known in the late 1980s as an ultra patriotic movement and a prominent champion of newly revived Russian nationalism.

The group organised protest rallies against what they called the "Ziono-Masonic plot" to weaken Russia and distributed pamphlets listing the names and addresses of people, mostly prominent writers and musicians, who were to be lynched as public enemies.

The Capella group preaches breaking taboos: open relationships, sex orgies, homosexuality, vandalism and punk music.

The young men arrive dressed as early 19th century gentlemen in top hats and capes, both sporting sideburns and walking canes.

Having failed in his errand and led on by Viktor, his mysterious friend and mentor, Alexander makes a new attempt to save the town and Russia.