The film is about a generation of brave and beautiful people who did not see the destruction of the revolution and the chaos of the civil war, who dreamed of building a new life in which there would be no place for death, but only incredible love that opens the way for them to great achievements and discoveries. About exploits and glory, betrayal and loyalty of those who were heroes in heaven and on earth. About the time of immense trials that fell on their short but bright lives. About a woman who was the dream and true love of the Soviet Union.

Spring 1774, Catherine's reign was under threat from four sides at once. There is a war with Turkey, which can turn into either a successful peace or a crushing defeat for Russia. Princess Tarakanova, the self-proclaimed daughter of Elizabeth Petrovna, appears in Paris, Yemelyan Pugachev's rebellion flares up in Russia, a conspiracy is brewing in the palace - Catherine's enemy in the battle for the throne may be her own son, daughter-in-law or former favorite. The crown of the Russian Empire is in danger...

Continuation of the fate of the great empress, begun in the 1st season "Catherine". The first season was dedicated to her path to the throne and the transformation of the princess of Anhalt-Zerbst into the autocratic ruler of a huge state. The new season will unfold further events of the turbulent, fateful years for Russia.