The book presents a commentary translation of the text of an outstanding monument of medieval Korean literature - “Yongbiochonga” (“Ode on Dragons Flying to the Sky”). This first poetic monument of Korean literature, written using the Korean alphabetic script, provides great opportunities for the study of the Korean language and literature of the 15th century. and contains rich factual material on the history of Korean states, culture, geography, ethnography, etc.

Contents: Preface 5E.H. Kondratyeva, O.M. Maso. “Ode on Dragons Flying to the Sky” is the most important monument of medieval Korean literature 9 History and purpose of creating the “Ode” 9 The meaning of the “Ode” 16 Authors of the monument 17 Structure of the monument 19 Language of the monument 20 Poetic form of the “Ode” 25 Contents of the “Ode” 27 About the translation 35 Ode on dragons flying to the sky . Translation 37Appendix 1. Translation of verse 9 with full author's commentary 148Appendix 2. Poetic version of the translation of "Ode" 197Index of names, dynasties, kingdoms 229Bibliography 233Summary 237