The book "You, the burning offspring of Avvakum..." is an exciting novel written by the famous Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko. In chapter 26, the main character, the young and rebellious Olesko, is at a crossroads in his life. He experiences difficult internal contradictions and tries to find his true vocation. The reader has the opportunity to delve into the mental anguish of the character, to feel his moral and emotional quests. Chapter 26 is a turning point in the fate of Olesk, it is filled with a tense atmosphere that captivates the reader until the very end.