The former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in luxury in Moscow, resuming his studies in ophthalmology, while his family faces isolation.

After being overthrown from power, Bashar al-Assad and his family live in luxurious exile in Moscow, but in a state of isolation. The former Syrian president, now an ophthalmologist, is renewing his medical knowledge, while his wife, Asma, has recovered after an experimental treatment for leukemia. Although the family is not lacking in money, being protected from international sanctions, they are isolated from the circles of Syrian and Russian elites. Assad is no longer considered relevant by the Kremlin, and his contacts with old allies are limited. Despite the comfort of their life, the family faces difficulties in integrating into Russian society and maintains a low profile.