Varya is going to marry Moabad Khan. Before leaving, she goes to Peter and wonders how much he has changed. Having quarreled with his mother, Cherkasov took his son from her, because he believes that women's upbringing is harmful. Alexander learns that Persia has started a war. Moabad Khan, having come to Lugin, asks to take care of Var if he is killed. Ekaterina learns about her brother's affair with the actress and threatens Julia to turn her life into hell... Mongo wants to tell his wife about Marusya, but this is prevented by the appearance of Peter with a filler.