"1862" is a historical novel by the Ukrainian writer Oleg Sentsov. In this book, the author talks about the life of the Ukrainian people during the difficult times of the Crimean War and the events of 1862. The main character, a young Cossack Maxim, finds himself in the heart of events, where he has to find his place in the struggle for the freedom and independence of Ukraine. The author carefully works on the details and describes the mental conflicts of the heroes during difficult trials and important choices. "1862" is a fascinating journey through time that helps to understand historical events and feelings of people who lived in that period.