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Major Grom: The Game (2024) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2024 · 150 mins · Russian
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Directed by
Oleg Trofim
Starring
Aleksey Maklakov, Lyubov Aksyonova, Oleg Chugunov, Konstantin Khabenskiy, Дмитрий Сорокин, Artyom Leshchik

Police Major Igor Grom, known for his forceful personality and unwavering commitment to justice in St. Petersburg, possesses incredible strength and a sharp analytical mind. He works alongside his partner Dima Dubin, while also enjoying evenings with journalist Yulia Pchelkina. Their peaceful existence is shattered by the emergence of a mysterious villain known as the Ghost, who challenges Grom to a perilous game with innocent lives at stake.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Major Grom: The Game Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Major Grom: The Game (2024) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Grom's rise to fame and the prison riot crackdown

    A year after the Plague Doctor case, Major Igor Grom sits at the peak of his popularity in St. Petersburg. He and his partner Dubin quell a prisoner riot at the Central Prison, enforcing order with decisive force. The episode reinforces Grom's ruthless, action-first approach to policing.

    When
    Year after the Plague Doctor case
    Where
    St. Petersburg – Central Prison

  2. Arkhipova tests drone-based reform

    Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Maria Arkhipova pushes a bold police reform based on combat drones. She watches a Holt International drone outperform a human team in neutralizing targets, though she remains cautious about signing a contract. The demonstration lays out a future where machines share the load of law enforcement.

    When
    During drone tests
    Where
    St. Petersburg – Holt International HQ / drone test site

  3. A deadly date turns into a near-fatal chase

    On a date with journalist Yulia Pchyolkina, an assassin strikes at close range. Grom pursues the masked attacker, but the duel ends with him being knocked out of a window. A key clue remains—the attacker bears the inscription “15:26” on his hand.

    When
    During a date with Yulia
    Where
    St. Petersburg

  4. The Ghost terrorizes the city

    Following the date incident, terrorist attacks strike the city: the Alexandria Column explodes and Peterhof is targeted. Grom's heroism is questioned as public opinion shifts to contempt, with Ghost demanding Grom’s resignation or more carnage will follow. Grom refuses to back down and vows to continue the pursuit.

    When
    Over the ensuing attacks
    Where
    St. Petersburg – Alexandria Column, Peterhof

  5. Grom targets Holt during drone deal negotiations

    Grom bursts into a high-stakes drone deal between Arkhipova and van der Holt, attempting to derail what he sees as a dangerous shift of police power to machines. His intervention destabilizes the negotiations, prompting fallout back at the police ministry. Prokopenko resigns, passing his powers to Arkhipova in a bid to preserve the status quo.

    When
    During drone deal negotiations
    Where
    St. Petersburg – Holt International HQ / negotiations

  6. Riots expose a missing arsenal

    Dubin digs into the prison riot, tracking Leonid Frolov’s plot and his terminal escape attempt. In the meantime, he uncovers a troubling gap: bombs stored at the police evidence facility have vanished while everyone’s attention was elsewhere. The missing munitions hint at a larger, unseen hand behind the chaos.

    When
    During riot investigations
    Where
    St. Petersburg – police evidence storage facility

  7. Volkov’s identity and the Hermit’s clue

    Yulia and psychiatrist Rubinstein liaise with a hermit bearing the 15:26 brand and learn that Ghost is Oleg Volkov, Razumovsky’s childhood friend believed dead in Syria. They deduce Volkov can only be found if he chooses to be; Holt nonetheless makes a move to eliminate Volkov, but the mercenary proves formidable. The pursuit becomes a city-wide chess game.

    When
    During ongoing investigations
    Where
    St. Petersburg – Rubinstein’s clinic and hermit's location

  8. Public reveal and Volkov’s base raid

    Pchyolkina publicly reveals Ghost’s identity, prompting authorities to locate Volkov’s base in an abandoned building. The assault unfolds, and Prokopenko is found inside the structure and dies in a Volkov-triggered explosion. Grom’s anger fuels a dangerous escalation toward Razumovsky’s psychiatric hospital.

    When
    During the raid
    Where
    Abandoned building – Volkov’s base

  9. Grom confronts Razumovsky in the hospital

    In a rage, Grom storms Razumovsky’s psychiatric hospital seeking answers about Volkov, brutalizing a patient in the process. He is restrained and brought to Rubinstein, who reveals Razumovsky’s split personality as a color-shifting iris signals his inner conflict. The revelation deepens the mystery surrounding Razumovsky’s true nature.

    When
    After hospital confrontation
    Where
    St. Petersburg – Razumovsky’s psychiatric hospital

  10. Volkov’s live metro threat

    Volkov bursts onto the city TV studio and declares a live threat to blow up several metro stations unless Grom is killed within three hours. All police drones are switched off as riots erupt across the city, signaling a complete breakdown in order. The city braces for a catastrophic retaliation.

    When
    Live broadcast
    Where
    St. Petersburg – city TV studio and metro system

  11. Razumovsky—the virus, the kidnapping, the trail to Volkov

    Dubin discovers Razumovsky authored the computer virus that disabled the drones. Grom, Pchyolkina, and Dubin kidnap Razumovsky from the hospital and escort him toward Volkov, hoping the prisoner can shed light on the mastermind behind the attacks.

    When
    Following the virus revelation
    Where
    St. Petersburg – hospital to Volkov’s location

  12. Final showdown: Bird, Volkov, and the drones

    Razumovsky halts the countdown and defuses the metro bombs, restoring the drones’ functionality. He is momentarily possessed by a second persona, the Bird, who shoots Volkov and reveals a vengeful plan. The drones retaliate against those connected to Grom; Razumovsky sacrifices himself, turning off the devices only as he dies.

    When
    During the climactic battle
    Where
    St. Petersburg – metro and Volkov’s lair

  13. Aftermath: resignation and mourning

    With Volkov captured and Razumovsky dead, the city mourns the fallen as Grom faces the court and resigns from the force. The narrative shifts to questions of power, responsibility, and justice in a city that once celebrated its savior. The personal cost of the battles lingers long after the dust settles.

    When
    Post-confrontation
    Where
    St. Petersburg – court and public memorials

  14. Post-credits hint at hidden powers

    In the post-credits scene, Thunder’s eyes shift to yellow, and Rubinstein reviews Razumovsky’s personnel file with a “superhuman” sticker. The implication is that Razumovsky’s condition has deeper, perhaps supernatural implications that haunt the city’s perception of power and control.

    When
    Post-credits
    Where
    St. Petersburg – Rubinstein’s office

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:21

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Timeline questions answered

Major Grom: The Game Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Major Grom: The Game (2024): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Who is the Ghost in Major Grom: The Game

The Ghost is Oleg Volkov, a former mercenary and childhood friend of Sergey Razumovsky. Volkov was believed to have died in Syria but actually returned to St. Petersburg to orchestrate the terrorist attacks alongside Razumovsky's second personality, the Bird.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in the film, the mark '15:26' on the attacker's hand connects to a hermit who reveals Volkov's identity to Yulia and Rubinstein.

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Q2

What is Razumovsky's split personality in Major Grom: The Game

Razumovsky suffers from a rare psychological condition with two distinct personalities. His primary persona is the businessman himself, while a secondary persona known as 'the Bird' emerges periodically, indicated by his iris changing color. The Bird is the vengeful, violent side that orchestrated the terrorist attacks and ultimately ordered Volkov to carry out the mass murder plan.

Foreshadowing: Rubinstein hints at Razumovsky's fractured psyche during Yulia's investigation, and the color-shifting iris during the hospital confrontation confirms the split personality.

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  • bird persona
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  • psychological disorder
Q3

Why does Major Grom resign from the police at the end

Grom resigns because he decides to take responsibility for the chaos that unfolded during his pursuit of the Ghost. Despite solving the case and stopping the attacks, the city suffered significant casualties, public opinion turned against him, and his boss Prokopenko died during the operation. Grom chooses accountability over fighting the system further.

Foreshadowing: Grom's reputation already shifts from adoration to scorn during the attacks, setting the tone for his eventual departure.

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Q4

What is van der Holt's connection to the Plague Doctor

August van der Holt is the industrial magnate who invented both the Plague Doctor costume that Razumovsky used in the first film and the combat drones being tested in this movie. This connection makes Deputy Minister Arkhipova hesitate to sign the drone contract, as she recognizes that van der Holt's previous invention enabled the original tragedy.

Foreshadowing: Arkhipova explicitly mentions during the drone demonstration that van der Holt's earlier invention made Razumovsky's notoriety possible.

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  • plague doctor inventor
  • drone manufacturer
  • holt international
Q5

What happened to the missing explosives from the police evidence vault

The explosives stolen from the police evidence vault were Razumovsky's bombs that had been stored there after the first film. Volkov retrieved them to carry out the terrorist attacks on the Alexandria Column and Peterhof. Dubin discovers this gap in evidence while investigating the prison riot orchestrator, realizing the attacks were planned well in advance.

Foreshadowing: The missing munitions are discovered during Dubin's investigation of Leonid Frolov's riot orchestrations, linking the prison disturbance to the larger conspiracy.

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  • police vault
  • razumovsky bombs
  • terrorist attacks weapons
Q6

How does Prokopenko die in Major Grom: The Game

Prokopenko dies during the raid on Volkov's abandoned base. After Yulia publicly reveals Volkov's identity, police assault the building where Volkov is hiding. Prokopenko is found inside the structure, and Volkov triggers an explosion that kills him before being captured.

Foreshadowing: The raid occurs immediately after Volkov's identity is revealed on television, making it a direct response to Pchyolkina's broadcast.

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  • police chief dies
  • volkov explosion
  • fedor prokopenko
Q7

Why does the Ghost demand Grom's resignation

The Ghost targets Grom personally as part of his revenge scheme against Razumovsky. By forcing Grom into a public battle and making the city blame the hero, Volkov (working with Razumovsky's Bird persona) creates chaos that weakens the city and draws attention away from their actual plan. The attacks continue regardless of whether Grom complies, as the goal is maximum destruction.

Foreshadowing: The first attack happens during Grom's date with Yulia, establishing early that the villain has Grom specifically in mind.

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  • grom resignation
  • terrorist demands
  • city attacks
Q8

How do the drones become weapons in Major Grom: The Game

Volkov hacks into the Holt International drone system and threatens to use them to kill civilians in the metro system unless Grom is killed within three hours. The drones, originally designed for police work, become weapons of mass destruction. Razumovsky ultimately sacrifices himself to turn off the drones while defusing the metro bombs, but dies in the process.

Foreshadowing: Arkhipova's drone demonstration shows the devices' capability to neutralize targets, establishing their potential as weapons if hijacked.

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  • metro threat
  • hacked drones
  • weaponized drones
Q9

What does the post-credits scene mean in Major Grom: The Game

The post-credits scene shows Thunder (a character) with yellow eyes flickering, while Rubinstein reviews Razumovsky's file with a 'superhuman' sticker. This hints that Razumovsky's condition may have supernatural or experimental origins beyond simple psychological disorder, setting up potential future storylines.

Foreshadowing: The scene directly follows Razumovsky's death and Rubinstein's involvement, suggesting his analysis of Razumovsky revealed something beyond normal human capabilities.

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  • thunder eyes
  • yellow eyes
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Q10

What is the relationship between Volkov and Razumovsky

Volkov and Razumovsky were childhood friends before Razumovsky became a billionaire. When Razumovsky built his empire, Volkov became his loyal mercenary. After Razumovsky was defeated as the Plague Doctor and psychologically broken, Volkov was believed dead in Syria but secretly returned. The two collaborated in the present, with Volkov acting as the Ghost while Razumovsky's Bird persona directed the attacks.

Foreshadowing: The hermit bearing the '15:26' mark reveals Volkov's connection to Razumovsky, and Rubinstein confirms their shared history during Yulia's investigation.

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Movie threads

More Movies Like Major Grom: The Game, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Major Grom: The Game tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Deadly game thrillers like Major Grom: The Game

Where a cunning antagonist forces a hero into a perilous battle of wits. If you liked the high-stakes cat-and-mouse chase in Major Grom: The Game, you'll find more movies with similar tension. These films feature clever villains who challenge heroes to dangerous games, blending fast-paced action with psychological manipulation and high consequences.

  • tense
  • high-stakes
  • suspenseful
  • cunning
  • race against time
  • psychological battle
  • Tone: tense, dark
  • Pacing: fast, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread follow a clear pattern: a mysterious antagonist emerges to challenge a skilled protagonist, setting up a series of tests or traps. The narrative is driven by escalating threats, close calls, and a constant race against time, forcing the hero to outthink as well as outfight their opponent.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here based on their core conflict—a deadly, intellectual game between hero and villain. They share a tense, fast-paced atmosphere, high emotional stakes, and a focus on strategic moves and counter-moves that keep the audience on edge.

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Bleak crime stories with bittersweet endings like Major Grom: The Game

Stories where saving the day comes at a heavy personal and moral price. For viewers who appreciated the morally complex and emotionally heavy conclusion of Major Grom: The Game, this section collects similar movies. These films explore the themes of justice at a cost, where heroes win the battle but lose something profound, resulting in a bittersweet or bleak ending.

  • morally complex
  • gritty
  • bittersweet
  • emotionally heavy
  • corruption
  • sacrifice
  • Tone: bittersweet, gritty
  • Pacing: steady, building to climax
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative arc typically involves a dedicated protagonist fighting a corrupt system or a formidable evil. While they may achieve their primary goal, the journey exposes deep flaws in society or within themselves. The ending acknowledges the win but emphasizes the scars, losses, and systemic problems that remain, offering no easy closure.

Why they belong together: These films are united by their emotionally heavy weight and bittersweet conclusion. They explore the theme that true justice often requires sacrifice, and success is measured not by clear victory but by the sobering cost paid to achieve it, resonating with a mature, realistic view of heroism.

Some Kind of Hero movie poster

Some Kind of Hero

1982
No Tears for the Dead movie poster

No Tears for the Dead

2014
Black Angel movie poster

Black Angel

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New Police Story movie poster

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Where the Sidewalk Ends movie poster

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Cold Eyes movie poster

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