"Mourning Mother" is a classic novel of Ukrainian literature, written by one of the most outstanding writers of the 20th century - Oleksandr Dovzhenko. In this work, the author depicts the life and struggle of the Ukrainian people during the revolution and civil war. The main character of the book, the mother, is a symbol of motherhood, strength, sacrifice and boundless love for her family and native land. She becomes an inexhaustible source of support and support for her children during the most difficult trials. Through her own life experience and the tragic events that happen around her, the mother goes through a difficult path of conscious choice between family values and faith in the ideals of the revolution. "Grieving Mother" is not only the life path of one woman, but also a deep philosophical and social thought that reveals the complexity of human relationships, the importance of traditions and devotion to ideas. The work leaves pain in the reader's heart and makes one think about the essence and value of one's native land and family ties.