"Bitter Smoke" is a novel written by the Ukrainian writer Vasyl Stefanyk. In this book, the author describes the events of the 1905 revolution in Russia through the prism of the lives of ordinary people living in Transcarpathia. The main character, who perfectly contrasts against the background of general poverty and insecurity, becomes a symbol of the struggle for freedom and dignity. The reader is immersed in the atmosphere of social contradictions, feeling every step towards victory or defeat. "Bitter Smoke" is a work that makes you think about great inner transformations that can become an unforgettable experience for each of us.