Andrei hires a homeless woman, Katya, to pretend to be his girlfriend to impress his mother, Tamara. However, things take a turn when Katya's past is revealed, showing that she was a talented student who was cheated out of a university spot by Veronica, a woman from Andrei's past. Veronica's deceit had severe consequences for Katya, leading to her becoming homeless. As the truth comes to light, Andrei stands up for Katya and rejects his mother's and Veronica's manipulative behavior, choosing to be with Katya instead.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The main character, Andrei, hires a homeless woman, Katya, to pretend to be his girlfriend for a meeting with his mother.
2. Andrei's mother, Tamara, wants him to marry Veronica, a successful businesswoman and his former classmate.
3. Veronica and Katya have a past conflict, with Veronica having cheated on Katya's exam in university.
4. Katya was a good student but had to fight for a budget place at university due to financial difficulties.
5. Veronica swapped their exam papers, causing Katya to fail and lose her chance at a university scholarship.
6. Katya ended up on the streets, while Veronica achieved success and wealth.
7. Tamara is revealed to be planning to take control of Andrei's money after his divorce from Veronica.
8. Katya and Andrei start to develop feelings for each other, and Katya is invited to stay with Andrei until she finds a job.
9. Andrei confronts his mother about her manipulative behavior and her plans to control his money.
10. Katya and Andrei share a moment of understanding, and Katya agrees to stay with him on the condition that they accept her for who she is.