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Cotton in Dagestan
As of September 10, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,502,390 (+1,520) people;
tanks – 12,339 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,305 (+15) units;
artillery systems – 49,452 (+69) units;
RSZV – 2,107 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,618 (+5) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+1) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,550 (+16) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 508,205 (+2,017) units;
cruise missiles – 5,103 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 146,621 (+613) units;
special equipment – 4,650 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10.09.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Over 3,000 km. The Novourengoy refinery for the preparation of condensate for transportation was affected – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions are heard in Dagestan, a UAV attack and a fire are reported in the port of Makhachkala. nv.ua
One and a half million demilitarized Muscovites
As of September 9, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,500,870 (+1,480) people;
tanks – 12,338 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,290 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 49,383 (+42) units;
RSZV – 2,105 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,613 (+1) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,534 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 506,188 (+1,879) units;
cruise missiles – 5,103 (+33) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 146,008 (+530) units;
special equipment – 4,650 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/09/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The launch site of the attack UAVs and the enemy’s control points were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A large-scale attack on Novorossiysk: a fuel oil terminal caught fire, and the fleet’s logistics hub was damaged. 24tv.ua
Oil cotton in Saratov (3)
As of September 8, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,499,390 (+1,410) people;
tanks – 12,332 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,285 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 49,341 (+30) units;
RSZV – 2,104 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,612 (+3) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,521 (+5) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 504,309 (+1,592) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 145,478 (+452) units;
special equipment – 4,647 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 8, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, an ammunition depot, and enemy command posts were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Saratov refinery: a fire broke out in the city. ukranews.com
Oil cotton in Ryazan
As of September 7, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,497,980 (+1,540) people;
tanks – 12,332 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,284 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 49,311 (+51) units;
RSZV – 2,103 (+7) units;
air defense systems – 1,609 (+4) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,516 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 502,717 (+1,473) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 145,026 (+591) units;
special equipment – 4,647 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Ryazan Oil Refinery, airfield, and three air defense facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Video: An oil depot in Sochi that was previously attacked by drones caught fire again. ua.news
Some cotton in the Rostov region
As of September 6, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,496,440 (+1,390) people;
tanks – 12,331 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,278 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 49,260 (+33) units;
MLRS – 2,096 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,605 (+1) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,507 (+5) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 501,244 (+1,435) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 144,435 (+392) units;
special equipment – 4,644 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The radar, electronic warfare complex, and the enemy’s MESH network repeater were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Rostov region attacked by drones, social media. shelter.in.ua
Oil cotton harvest
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Russia in the war with Ukraine as of September 5, 2026, lost:
personnel – about 1,495,050 (+1,260) people;
tanks – 12,328 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,273 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 49,227 (+65) units;
MLRS – 2,093 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,604 (+0) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,502 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 499,809 (+1,898) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 144,043 (+401) units;
special equipment – 4,644 (+8) units. delo.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Attack UAV launch sites, command posts, and enemy reconnaissance assets were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The work of two large enterprises of the Russian oil refining industry has been suspended – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in Sochi and Bashkiria
As of September 4, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,493,790 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 12,325 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,272 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 49,162 (+77) units;
MLRS – 2,088 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,604 (+4) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,489 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 497,911 (+1,890) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 143,642 (+492) units;
special equipment – 4,636 (+8) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked an oil depot in Sochi and factories in Bashkortostan: explosive footage appeared online. 24tv.ua
A fire broke out in Sochi after a series of explosions: Russian air defenses may have been hit. shelter.in.ua
A Russian plane and helicopter were hit
As of September 3, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,492,350 (+1,320) people;
tanks – 12,324 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,264 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 49,085 (+69) units;
MLRS – 2,085 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,600 (+2) units;
aircraft – 441 (+1) units;
helicopters – 355 (+1) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,476 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 496,021 (+1,875) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 143,150 (+435) units;
special equipment – 4,628 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The NOVATEK-Ust-Luga refinery was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The destruction of a MiG-29 aircraft and a Ka-27 helicopter has been confirmed. Enemy ammunition depots and MTZ have been hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Negative progress of Russian aggressors
As of September 2, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,491,030 (+1,390) people;
tanks – 12,324 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,263 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 49,016 (+62) units;
MLRS – 2,081 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,598 (+1) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,464 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 494,146 (+1,969) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+10) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 142,715 (+383) units;
special equipment – 4,625 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV launch sites, a communications hub, a command and observation post, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In August, Ukraine returned more territory than it captured from the Russian Federation: ISW revealed the figures. glavred.net
Port cotton in Ust-Luga (2)
The Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine as of September 1, 2026 lost:
personnel – about 1,489,640 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 12,320 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,257 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 48,954 (+71) units;
MLRS – 2,079 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,597 (+0) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,452 (+10) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 492,177 (+1,775) units;
cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 142,332 (+412) units;
special equipment – 4,623 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 1, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV launch sites, a communications hub, a command and observation post, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A fire broke out in Russia’s strategic port of Ust-Luga after a drone attack. rbc.ua
Unconfirmed logistics cotton in Yekaterinburg
As of August 31, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,488,200 (+1,600) people;
tanks – 12,316 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,255 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 48,883 (+50) units;
MLRS – 2,079 (+7) units;
air defense assets – 1,597 (+3) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,442 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 490,402 (+2,055) units;
cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 141,920 (+467) units;
special equipment – 4,621 (+7) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 31, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A number of enemy warehouses, control points, and radars were hit. "Pantsir-S1" was destroyed – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Wildberries logistics hub in Yekaterinburg, – Exilenova+ shelter.in.ua
Oil cotton in Kirishi
The Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine as of August 30, 2026 lost:
personnel – about 1,486,600 (+1,400) people;
tanks – 12,311 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,248 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 48,833 (+59) units;
MLRS – 2,072 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,594 (+1) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,435 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 488,347 (+1,963) units;
cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 141,453 (+394) units;
special equipment – 4,614 (+6) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 08/30/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The launch sites of attack UAVs, the electronic warfare complex, and the command posts of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Leningrad region: the local refinery in Kirishi came under attack (video). focus.ua
Logistics cotton in Rostov region
As of August 29, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,485,200 (+1,420) people;
tanks – 12,310 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,241 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 48,774 (+25) units;
RSZV – 2,070 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,593 (+0) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,429 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 486,384 (+1,360) units;
cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 141,059 (+318) units;
special equipment – 4,608 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 08/29/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Nebo-SV radar, the P-18 hardware radar, UAV control points, and the enemy training center – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked Ozon and DNS warehouses in the Rostov region: fires broke out. apostrophe.ua
Aviation and oil cotton in the Russian Federation
As of August 28, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,483,780 (+1,630) people;
tanks – 12,307 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,237 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 48,749 (+55) units;
RSZV – 2,067 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,593 (+3) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,420 (+16) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 485,024 (+1,657) units;
cruise missiles – 5,060 (+8) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 140,741 (+493) units;
special equipment – 4,604 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 08/28/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attack Yaroslavl: a cloud of smoke rises into the sky. 24tv.ua
The Russian military airfield Engels was attacked by drones at night (VIDEO). dsnews.ua
Oil cotton in the Nizhny Novgorod region
As of August 27, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,482,150 (+1,400) people;
tanks – 12,304 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,237 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 48,694 (+53) units;
RSZV – 2,065 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,590 (+2) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,404 (+17) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 483,367 (+1,762) units;
cruise missiles – 5,052 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 140,248 (+494) units;
special equipment – 4,602 (+10) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 27, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The "Kasta" radar station, UAV training center, repair base, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery was hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Logistics and oil cotton
As of August 26, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,480,750 (+1,450) people;
tanks – 12,300 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,230 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 48,641 (+74) units;
RSZV – 2,062 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,588 (+1) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,387 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 481,605 (+1,723) units;
cruise missiles – 5,052 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 139,754 (+533) units;
special equipment – 4,592 (+10) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 26, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A refinery in Kstovo, Russia, was attacked: a series of explosions led to a massive fire. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
SOUs again hit the Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk – monitors. unn.ua
Oil cotton in Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast
As of August 25, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,479,300 (+1,230) people;
tanks – 12,293 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,220 (+9) units;
artillery systems – 48,567 (+48) units;
RSZV – 2,058 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,587 (+1) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,378 (+10) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 479,882 (+1,555) units;
cruise missiles – 5,052 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 139,221 (+448) units;
special equipment – 4,582 (+7) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 08/25/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Two command posts, material and technical equipment warehouses, and the ST-68 radar were hit. Damage to the Orion UAV and enemy combat aircraft was confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Russia has announced attacks on oil refineries: explosions are reported in Novoshakhtinsk and Afipske. shelter.in.ua
Three doses of excess ozone
As of August 24, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,478,070 (+1,490) people;
tanks – 12,293 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,211 (+9) units;
artillery systems – 48,519 (+68) units;
RSZV – 2,056 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,586 (+1) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,368 (+16) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 478,327 (+1,761) units;
cruise missiles – 5,052 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 138,773 (+554) units;
special equipment – 4,575 (+6) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 24, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The radar, the launch and storage site for unmanned naval boats, warehouses and repair units of the enemy were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Massive UAV attack on southern Russia: Ozon warehouses are burning in Krasnodar, Adygea, and Nevinnomyssk. 24tv.ua
Cotton harvest in Krasnodar Krai
As of August 23, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,476,580 (+1,310) people;
tanks – 12,292 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,202 (+26) units;
artillery systems – 48,451 (+69) units;
RSZV – 2,054 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,585 (+1) units;
aircraft – 440 (+1) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,352 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 476,566 (+1,925) units;
cruise missiles – 5,052 (+3) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 138,219 (+415) units;
special equipment – 4,569 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Tanks with fuel and lubricants of the Yeisk oil filling complex were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Results of the destruction of the Primorsko-Akhtarsk airfield in the Krasnodar Territory – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
We remove excess ozone
As of August 22, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,475,270 (+1,240) people;
tanks – 12,292 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,176 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 48,382 (+64) units;
RSZV – 2,054 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,584 (+3) units;
aircraft – 439 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,344 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 474,641 (+1,792) units;
cruise missiles – 5,049 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 137,804 (+435) units;
special equipment – 4,565 (+6) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 22, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The destruction of the Akhtubinsk airfield and the Su-34 aircraft has been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Under attack – Saratov and Samara regions of the Russian Federation: the refinery and the OZON logistics center were hit. war.obozrevatel.com
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New study on Shevchenko
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. The march from Orsk to Raim" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
On the fourth day after that, a blue stripe appeared on the horizon. It was the Aral Sea. For two days after that, the expedition traveled along the shores of rotten salt lakes.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Rumors about the expedition" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
The campaign that so grieved Tarasov’s soul was nothing more than a government-sanctioned expedition across the steppe to the Aral Sea to describe its shores and build a fort near the Aral Sea.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Diseases. Depression" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Nothing but drawing caused the authorities, not counting on scurvy, to send the poet-artist back to the barracks.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Society, books, letters" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Unfortunately for Taras, his closest superior in the Orsk Fortress – the company commander – was a stern man, a strict formalist and loved to drink.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Service in Orsk" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Not having reached Orsk for several versts, Taras’s eyes saw a desert that suddenly gripped his soul.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. Shevchenko in Orenburg" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
The division commander assigned Shevchenko to serve in the fifth battalion, which was stationed further east in Asia at the Orsk Fortress.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Punishment for the brothers" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
Emperor Nicholas I, having reviewed the report, agreed with the advice given by Orlov and, confirming on May 28, added to Shevchenko’s sentence: "Under the strictest supervision, with a ban on writing and drawing!"
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Investigation into the Society case" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
Among Shevchenko’s own works were "Dream", the poem "Aspen", written on February 7, 1847 in Sedniv; several small poems; a notebook of his works that were prepared for censoring with a preface.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Arrests of members of the Cyril and Methodius Society" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
Kostomarov was speechless! Such an obvious and brazen betrayal by Yuzefovich, it was as if a thunderbolt had stunned him! He turned pale, trembled, could not stand on his feet and fell onto a stool!
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Denunciation of student Petrov" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
It so happened that Gulak’s room was located through the wall of Petrov’s room; the latter could hear what was being said at Gulak’s, where the brothers of the Cyril and Methodius Society were meeting.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "11. Sedniv, return to Kyiv and arrest" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Without waiting for a response from Kostomarov, Shevchenko left Borzenskyi district for Chernihiv, and from there to Sedniv to his friends the Lyzohubs.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "10. Kulish’s Wedding" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
For Kulish, he admits, the radiance of Taras’s spirit was something supernatural. Kulish saw then “that the Kyiv intelligentsia held the Ukrainian bard in deep reverence.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "9. September – December 1846" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
On the evening of the first day of Christmas, the brothers of the "Cyril and Methodius" went to "carol" at Mykola Hulak’s. Shevchenko was already there.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "8. Shevchenko in Kyiv in 1846" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Shevchenko generally loved company: he had many acquaintances in Kyiv; however, he was more willing to visit places where simple customs prevailed.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "7. Cyril and Methodius Society" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Of the last people who were involved in that investigation, none have yet provided their memories of the Cyril and Methodius Brotherhood; only Dmitry Pylchikov told me some trifles in conversation.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "6. Shevchenko and Kostomarov" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
But in any case, Shevchenko’s most prominent works of historical and political content were written by the poet before his apparent acquaintance with Kostomarov.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. Shevchenko in Nizhyn and Chernihiv" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Shevchenko did not forget to meet, even for a short time, with his good-doer Soshenko, who was then a teacher in Nizhyn. Soshenko reprimanded him for his poem in Russian, "Tryzna."
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Shevchenko in Pereyaslav" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
The impression that Shevchenko experienced under the influence of Andrushi, Pereyaslav, Monastyryshche and Trakhtemyrov he later expressed in the poem "Dream" ("My Mountains Are High").
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Shevchenko in Kyrylivka and Gustynja" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Apparently, Fedosia’s parents noticed Shevchenko’s idea to marry their daughter. It was out of their imagination to marry their daughter with Shevchenko.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Journey through Left-Bank Ukraine" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
It is natural that the Kyiv youth were overjoyed to do everything they could to ensure that Shevchenko remained in Kyiv, especially since Shevchenko wanted the same thing.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Spring of 1845" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Throughout May, Shevchenko traveled through Zvenigorod and Kanev counties through Shenderivka, Boguslav, Rosava, Potoky, and Trypillya.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "6. "Picturesque Ukraine" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
I won’t say how long Shevchenko was in Yagotyn at that time. We only know that he was drawing up the program of "Picturesque Ukraine" at that time.