Vita Nostra — series

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

Sasha Samokhina's life takes a surreal turn when she meets the enigmatic Farit Kozhenikov during a beach vacation. Coerced into performing bizarre tasks in exchange for golden coins, Sasha is eventually directed to enroll at the Institute of Special Technologies. Located in a remote village, the institute presents an unconventional curriculum: unreadable books, incomprehensible lessons, and a unique form of discipline where students' failures result in their families suffering consequences. As Sasha navigates this perplexing environment, she undergoes profound transformations that challenge her understanding of reality and self. ⚠️ Content note: psychological suspense and terror.