This book is about one of the most outstanding personalities of Ukraine of the twentieth century, a gifted figure of a social movement with a uniquely bright and at the same time tragic fate. An ardent patriot of Ukraine and a fighter infinitely devoted to the international revolution - Nikolai Alekseevich Skrypnik - left behind an original creative legacy and such a mark in history that not everyone was capable of. In the life, work and even death of N. Skrypnik, an entire era was reflected in extreme relief, and the proposed book is also a story-reflection on the very difficult processes of the Russian past during the coolest times in history social turn. The book is intended for everyone who is interested in Soviet history. The publishing layout is saved in PDF A4 format.