Yurii Gorlis-Gorskyi- Ukrainian writer, military figure, participant of the liberation movement of the early 20th century, author of the famous novel "Kholodny Yar". His works reflect the personal experience of the struggle for the independence of Ukraine and deep national feelings, in particular, the depiction of the heroic struggle of the Kholodny Yar rebels. Gorlis-Gorskyi conveys the spirit of the national struggle, making his books important for anyone interested in the history of Ukraine and its heroes.