Ivan Orlov

The story is set at the 1972 Munich Olympics where the U.S. team lost the basketball championship for the first time in 36 years. The final moments of the final game have become one of the most controversial events in Olympic history. With play tied, the score table horn sounded during a second free throw attempt that put the U.S. ahead by one. But the Soviets claimed they had called for a time out before the basket and confusion ensued. The clock was set back by three seconds twice in a row and the Russians finally prevailed at the very last. The U.S. protested, but a jury decided in the USSR’s favor and Team USA voted unanimously to refuse its silver medals. The Soviet players have been treated as heroes at home.

Eighteen-year-old Vasya Tikhonova is travelling with her parents to a medical resort near Moscow, seeking treatment. She has a congenital heart defect, and her mother has always been overprotective. But when the Tikhonov family arrives, a murder is committed at the resort. And within seven days, Vasya’s life will change dramatically. She will meet her first love, she will take a big risk fighting for it, and she will make a discovery that is scary, but grants her freedom.

Anna and Misha, the parents of seventeen-year-old Ivan and his older sister Varya, recently separated. Misha, out of habit, sometimes comes to the old courtyard, secretly observes the life of his family. Ivan is watching his father.

Cool School is a Russian children's television series that premiered in 2013 and quickly gained popularity among both younger children and teenagers. The plot centers on the lives of schoolchildren—their ups and downs, first loves, friendships, and conflicts with teachers and parents. The main characters face typical adolescent challenges while simultaneously learning the importance of mutual understanding and how to approach various situations with maturity. Intrigue, humor, the realism of everyday situations, and the sincerity of the characters make the series both engaging and enriching. Cool School offers young viewers a mirror in which to reflect on their own life experiences—and, perhaps, to learn from the mistakes of others. Thus, the series serves not only to entertain but also to educate, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of children's television.