Young Catherine II sits in one of the halls and looks out the window. It's raining outside the window. Her very blond hair is braided into a tight hairstyle. She is to become the wife of Peter III, although he doesn’t even like her. She considers him a child - How is it even possible...? – she sometimes whispers to herself, completely indignant at her husband’s behavior and laws. Her blue eyes look at the raindrops around - Can I change something? – she asks herself