About the book: 2016 / Russia and Ukraine have common roots, a common ancient history. The two countries, now separated not only by state, but by ideological and political borders, consider themselves the direct heirs of Kievan Rus and its glorious epic past. And it would seem quite natural that two peoples who have a common ancestor, a common cultural and historical source should talk about their unity. However, we observe something completely different - both in politics and in historical science, the confrontation is intensifying. The two states have been waging a long-term dispute about their past, mutual accusations are heard, alienation is growing... How did the name “Ukraine” appear and what is the history of the origin of the Ukrainian language? What is the true history of the Battle of Konotop and who won it? Was Ukraine really a colony of the Russian Empire? How and under what circumstances was Soviet Ukraine born? “Holodomor” - myth or reality? This and much more is described in the new book by historian A. B. Shirokorad “The Secret History of Ukraine».