This publication contains commented translations of Welsh poems known from the Black Book of Carmarthen and the Book of Taliesin, which were created before 1100. The parallel publication of Russian translations and original texts allows the reader to see with his own eyes the full richness of Welsh poetry. Two joint works with A.I. are reprinted in the Supplements. Falileev N.L. Sukhachev - “Trausgani Kinan” and “Elegy to Hercules” from the “Book of Taliesin”. The translations are followed by commentaries on individual poems and Bibliography CONTENTS:I. POEMS ABOUT IRIEN FROM THE BOOK OF TALIESINBattle of Gwen Ystrad (7).Irien Irichvid (11).My resting place (15).For one year (19).Battle of Argoeth Lluyvain (23).Reconciliation with Irien (25) .Elegy to Owen (29).II. THE GREAT PROPHECY OF BRITAINThe Great Prophecy of Britain (35).III. POEMS FROM “THE BLACK BOOK OF CARMARTHEN” I will say the first words (55). Seitenhin, rise up (59). Isgolan (63). Myrddin’s conversation with Taliesin (65). The beginning of summer is the most beautiful time (69). IV. POEMS OF THE ARTHUR CYCLEWho is the gatekeeper? (75).The spoils of Annuvn (81).Geraint son of Erbin (87).V. ENGLINS GRAVES Anglins graves (97).ADDITIONSTrausgani Keenan (115).Elegy to Hercules (119).APPENDICESA.I. Falileev. From early Welsh poetry (123). Comments (compiled by A.I. Falileev) (155). List of abbreviations (341).