black council

"Black Council" is a historical novel by the Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kulish, which was published in 1930. The book tells about the events preceding the Battle of Kruty, which took place in 1918 during the Ukrainian revolution and the war of liberation. The protagonist of the novel is a revolutionary student who is forced to take part in battles with the Bolsheviks and fight for the independence of Ukraine. The author depicts the brutality of the war, the poverty and injustice of that time, and emphasizes the importance of preserving the identity and cultural values ​​of the Ukrainian people. "Black Council" is one of the most famous works of Ukrainian literature of the 20th century and is of great importance as a reminder of the struggle of the Ukrainian people for their rights and freedom.