A fragile golden-haired girl was born for happiness. But the tumultuous year 1919 – one of the most dramatic in the history of Ukraine – called her to fight for the will of the Motherland. After the death of her brothers, the rebel leaders, sixteen-year-old high school student Sasha Sokolovska becomes the head of an army of thousands. From now on, she is the chieftain of Marusya. On the brim of her Cossack cap is the inscription "Death to the enemies of Ukraine!". But even in the whirlwind of bloody events, fate gives her sincere love and a chance to save life...