The film explores the life and achievements of Nikolay Yegorovich Zhukovsky, a pioneering scientist and the father of modern aerodynamics.
During the early days of aviation, when many pilots lost their lives due to the flaws in aircraft design, Zhukovsky’s experiments were seen as extraordinarily risky.
Zhukovsky laid the foundation for modern aerodynamics, developing calculations that enabled the construction of safer flying machines.
The film portrays Dmitry Ryabushinsky in a negative light, reflecting the Soviet Union's disdain for prominent figures of the Russian emigration.
His incompetence is emphasized, including a scene where Zhukovsky abruptly silences Ryabushinsky during a discussion with students, highlighting his inability to contribute meaningfully to the conversation.