"Taras Bulba" is a classic Ukrainian novel written by Mykola Gogol. This work tells about the events of medieval Ukraine, when the Cossack element turned into a time of war and struggle for freedom. The main character Taras Bulba is a real Cossack who, together with his sons Andriy and Ostap, goes on a campaign to protect the homeland from enemies. In this book, Gogol shows a romantic picture of Cossack life, but at the same time he does not avoid the theme of war, cruelty and relentless trials that await those who decide to fight for their faith, national dignity and independence. "Taras Bulba" is a symbol of Ukrainian heroism and a free spirit that has survived the trials of the ages, becoming an immortal image of national heroism.