Novosibirsk region, the abandoned village of Cheremshanka during the period of perestroika in Russia. The population of the village buys food in the village store - sausage, vodka on coupons. Swearing, swearing between people standing in line for groceries. Interview with the veteran of the CPSU, the former chairman of the collective farm M. D. Sergeev and the director of the state farm V. M. Sergeev about the problems of modern life, the prospects of perestroika.