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In his historical drama Amidst the Storm, Borys Grinchenko reveals the theme of the struggle of the Ukrainian people against the Polish gentry. The remarks state that the events take place in the town of Kalnyk in 1671, i.e. at a time when Ukraine was torn apart by deep contradictions. The author brings out a true patriot, Colonel Kovalenko, who bravely holds the fort. The drama of the situation is intensified by the fact that the hero is surrounded by enemies - Lyaskovsky, Starovsky, Zhylynsky - who are trying to defame him. An additional conflict (daughter Oksana & father) and a number of situations contribute to the dynamic development of the plot: numerous intrigues of werewolves, accusations of treason against Kovalenko, attempts to surrender the city. The colonel is an extraordinary personality who, in a difficult time for the fatherland, prefers to die for freedom in battle rather than become a slave slave; for only a corpse knows no shame, and whoever is alive will not endure the yoke (5, vol. 2, p. 467).