 He runs frantically around the airport, and due to a series of misunderstandings ends up being escorted to board a plane (meant for Yasha) which immediately takes off.While onboard, Merab befriends the charming adventurer Borya, who is dressed as a stereotypical Russian peasant and sports a balalaika.The plane lands in Vienna (a common practice at the time, due to the lack of direct flights from Moscow to Tel Aviv).