: While Lugansky is in a coma, a second attempt is made on his life. An unidentified woman disguised as medical staff tries to administer a lethal injection but is scared off by a doctor and escapes through a window.
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: Because of her personal history with Lugansky, Colonel Kovin removes Shvetsova from the case to ensure objectivity. The investigation is officially handed over to Ludmila Kolonkova , who recently returned to the department. : While Lugansky is in a coma, a
: As Maria struggles with her emotions, her colleagues—Platonov, Korablёv, and Kolonkova—must dig into Lugansky's business dealings and recent personal contacts to find out who truly wanted him dead. Production & Cast Information
In Season 21 of the long-running detective series (Тайны следствия), episodes 17 and 18 comprise a single two-part case titled "The Hunt for the Hunter" (Охота на охотника). This storyline is particularly significant as it marks the dramatic return of a major character from Maria Shvetsova's past. Plot Summary: Episodes 17 & 18 : Because of her personal history with Lugansky,
: These episodes originally aired in December 2021 on the Russia-1 channel. Main Cast : Anna Kovalchuk as Maria Shvetsova Miroslav Malich as Dmitry Lugansky (returning character) Olga Pavlovets as Ludmila Kolonkova Alexei Komashko as Oleg Platonov Igor Nikolaev as Leonid Korablёv
The case begins when police discover an abandoned car and a wounded, unconscious man in the backseat. The victim is identified as , Maria Shvetsova’s former husband. Production & Cast Information In Season 21 of
: Initial suspicion falls on a brother and sister duo, the Yaloys , known for carjacking in the area. However, the team realizes that small-time thieves wouldn't typically follow a victim to a hospital to finish them off.