Masha Drokova is a model member of Nashi, Russia’s nationalistic youth movement. Not yet twenty years old, she has climbed the ranks to become an influential spokesperson. A symbol of self-reliance, she left her family behind in the country and lives in an apartment in the city. She even has her own talk show. Masha’s composure and eloquence impress her peers, mentors, and even Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, and yet her perspectives begin to shift. She befriends a group of outspoken journalists who are members of the liberal opposition. Though she is comfortable with their differences of opinion, the movement is not as open-minded toward her budding relationships. As situations become increasingly tense, even violent, Masha must decide where her allegiance really lies. Is it possible to maintain public convictions and still hold on to personal ideals? Set amidst a volatile political climate, Masha’s moral decision becomes the center of this powerful coming-of-age story.  ST