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The novel by Osyp Makovei Yaroshenko depicts the episodes of the Khotyn War of 1621, in which the heroism of the Zaporizhzhia Army was manifested. The writer introduces readers to well-known historical figures: Zaporizhzhia Hetman Petro Konashevych-Sahaidachny, Polish commander Jan Hodkiewicz, and the future Metropolitan of Kyiv Petro Mohyla. Against the backdrop of important historical events, the film traces the difficult fate of the simple Ukrainian family of Yaroshenko, who, despite all the vicissitudes of fate, preserved their national dignity and love for their native land. The juices and language, folklore gems, and picturesque depiction of nature, everyday life, and military operations will captivate any reader.