The book "Who and why banned the novel "Life and Fate"" is a research work that tells the tragic story of one of the largest literary bans in the Soviet Union. Vasyl Grosman's novel "Life and Fate" was banned back in the 1960s, and its author remained unknown to the general public. The author of the book investigates who exactly and for what reasons led to the banning of the novel, which was considered one of the most important works in Soviet literature. The political, ideological and cultural contexts of that time are revealed, as well as the influence of Grossman's work on them. This book allows you to better understand the mechanisms of censorship and repression in Soviet society, as well as to reveal the magnitude and significance of Vasyl Grossman's work for modern times. It is aimed at those who are interested in the history of literature, politics and sociology.