"Diary, 1862" is a famous literary masterpiece that transports the reader to the beginning of the second half of the 19th century. The author, the indomitable Lisya Ukrainka, offers the reader a unique opportunity to look at the world through the eyes of a talented poet. In this book, Lisya Ukrainka shares her thoughts, emotions and observations that accompanied her in 1862. The author's frank writings provide an opportunity to better understand her inner world, state of mind and attitude to the events of her time. Reading "Diary, 1862", the reader not only gets to know Lisia Ukrainka as a poet, but also gets the opportunity to feel the troubles, joys and sorrows that filled her life. This book became an important source for researching her biography and literary heritage. "Diary, 1862" is not just an ordinary collection of records, but a well-known work that gives an opportunity to delve into the intimate world of an outstanding Ukrainian writer.