The "new Russian" girl wants to rob the bank of her "new Russian" mother, so that she ceases to be a banker, but becomes just a beloved mother. "Poor Sasha" is a New Year's tale about how badly people need love: the girl lacks parental warmth, her mother feels uncomfortable without a loved one. And the main character, talented and noble, must protect gentle and touching women. Moreover, they are so similar to a pipe dream.