In Russia, Yuri P. becomes more diligent at practicing, humbled by his loss in Japan. Noticing this, Yakov asks former prima ballerina, Lilia Baranovskaya, to choreograph his free program and teach him ballet. Yuri P. accepts, wanting to take advantage of his abilities before his body matures. Victor puts Yuri K. in charge of picking his own program music; however, Yuri struggles, not confident in his decisions...