One of the most interesting and most unique personalities in the history of Ukraine during the period of revolution and civil war is Nestor Ivanovich Makhno. Acting as a spokesman for the interests of the broad rural masses in the south of the country, he fought with almost all the authorities and regimes that existed during that difficult and harsh period. This legendary village ataman, whom the people lovingly called “father”, each time turned his weapon against those who at that moment created the greatest threat to the village, signed an agreement with the Soviet government three times and violated it three times, converged with the anarchist confederation “Nabat” and broke off relations with her when she changed her attitude towards the villagers. Therefore, the illogical and mysterious actions and actions of Nestor Makhno aroused admiration and surprise among some, and irritation and hatred among others.