"Brother Yurochka" is a tragic story about children who grew up in a Ukrainian village during the era of the Soviet regime. The main character, Yurko, is forced to take on a lot of responsibility for his younger brother when their parents end up in a camp. This book tells about the difficult trials that boys have to face, losing their childhood and feeling the shadow of a totalitarian regime. The author successfully reveals the theme of friendship, faith in the future and the search for inner strength in the environment of distrust and betrayal. "Brother Yurochka" is a book that will leave its mark in the hearts of readers, reminding us of the importance of love, friendship and hope in any life circumstances.