The Russian security services become aware that "Khodyan" is not who he says he is, and begin to pursue him. Porter escapes, first in the bobik, then by stealing a plane ticket, a snow-plough, and finally on skis.
The Russian security forces recognize that "Khodyan" is not who he claims to be and begin searching for him. Porter avoids capture by using a bobik, stealing a plane ticket, employing a snowplow, and eventually skiing away.