"On a bowl of scales" is a famous novel by the Ukrainian writer Oles Honchar, published in 1957. The book tells about the events of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. The main character, a young collective farm worker Vasyl, finds himself faced with an important choice between his own principles and the requirements of the system. The author successfully combines social problems with the internal conflicts of the characters, revealing a deep psychological aspect. "On the Weighing Bowl" is not only a historical drama, but also an important moral and philosophical parable that leaves a mark in the hearts of readers.