1899, the Christmas-time St.Petersburg. Ice-covered rivers and canals of the capital seethe with festive activities. On the eve of the new century those who should not be destined to meet, come together. They are people from different worlds: Matvey, the son of a lamplighter, whose only treasure is his silver-plated skates; Alice is the daughter of a high-ranking official dreaming of science. Each of them has his own difficult life-story, but having accidentally met they rush forward together in pursuit of their dreams.

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.