Zoya is a young woman who is serving as a nurse at the cancer ward and studying to become a doctor. She has golden hair, fragile features, and all of the men in the ward are happy to see her. She does an adequate job as being a nurse, but her focus is really to have fun, someday get married, and to enjoy life. Zoya begins a flirtation with Oleg that increases to kissing and hugging in stolen moments while she is on duty. Zoya gives Oleg important information about his treatments, especially regarding the effect the injections will have on his virility. When Oleg is discharged, Zoya tells him he can stay with her.