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Cotton in the Tula region and Lipetsk
As of October 28, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,583,350 (+1,510) people;
tanks – 12,448 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,609 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 51,674 (+21) units;
RSZV – 2,241 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,727 (+0) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 3,032 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 585,795 (+1,543) units;
cruise missiles – 5,140 (+2) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 167,738 (+266) units;
special equipment – 4,859 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on October 28, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Lipetsk, Russia, a strike on a metallurgical enterprise is reported. shelter.in.ua
In the Russian Federation, drones attacked the Azot plant near Tula and the airfield in Lipetsk. news.novyny.live
Results of recent attacks on the Russian military industry
As of October 27, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,581,840 (+1,400) people;
tanks – 12,448 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,609 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 51,653 (+21) units;
RSZV – 2,241 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,727 (+1) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 3,025 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 584,252 (+1,794) units;
cruise missiles – 5,138 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 167,472 (+232) units;
special equipment – 4,859 (+1) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10/27/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The enemy’s communications hub, control point, UAV workshop, and MTZ warehouses were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Strike on the Energia plant in Yelets. Results of the strikes on Proton-Electrotex and Togliattikauchuk – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in Voronezh (4)
As of October 26, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,580,440 (+1,990) people;
tanks – 12,448 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,609 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 51,632 (+18) units;
RSZV – 2,239 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,726 (+1) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 3,018 (+1) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 582,458 (+1,656) units;
cruise missiles – 5,138 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 167,240 (+322) units;
special equipment – 4,858 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Radar, control tower, and enemy manpower concentration were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
“Now we will see an epic picture.” In Voronezh, an aircraft factory, a petrochemical plant, and the Northern Bridge were hit, OSINT analysts say. nv.ua
Cotton in Omsk
As of October 25, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,578,450 (+1,850) people;
tanks – 12,447 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,605 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 51,614 (+49) units;
RSZV – 2,237 (+5) units;
air defense systems – 1,725 (+3) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 3,017 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 580,802 (+1,738) units;
cruise missiles – 5,138 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 166,918 (+417) units;
special equipment – 4,856 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
The Togliattikauchuk plant, Proton-Electrotex JSC in the city of Orel, and an aircraft at the Yeisk airfield were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Zelensky confirmed the resumption of Starlink and Starshield operations, as before the restrictions. eurointegration.com.ua
Breaking through dense defenses: how FP-1 drones hit the Omsk Rubber Plant and the Ozon warehouse. 24tv.ua
Chemical cotton in Tolyatti
As of October 24, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,576,600 (+1,980) people;
tanks – 12,444 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,600 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 51,565 (+64) units;
RSZV – 2,232 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,722 (+2) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 3,011 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 579,064 (+1,855) units;
cruise missiles – 5,138 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 166,501 (+413) units;
special equipment – 4,852 (+1) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on October 24, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The control point, UAV launch site, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Attack on Togliatti in Russia: drones hit a plant producing raw materials for rocket fuel. glavred.net
Digital cotton in Nizhny Novgorod region
As of October 23, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,574,620 (+1,830) people;
tanks – 12,439 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,597 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 51,501 (+54) units;
RSZV – 2,230 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,720 (+1) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 3,003 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 577,209 (+2,067) units;
cruise missiles – 5,138 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 166,088 (+447) units;
special equipment – 4,851 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on October 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
An electronic warfare station, a command and observation post, a UAV control point, and a warehouse of enemy material and technical resources were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked a key data center of the Russian tax service. shelter.in.ua
Record number of demilitarized Muscovites
As of October 22, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,572,790 (+2 250) persons;
tanks – 12,439 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,594 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 51,447 (+44) units;
RSZV – 2,229 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,719 (+3) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,997 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 575,142 (+1,750) units;
cruise missiles – 5,138 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 165,641 (+363) units;
special equipment – 4,846 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10/22/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
2250The largest daily losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the full-scale invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions in Lipetsk, Tula and Moscow Region: Drones attacked several regions of Russia. shelter.in.ua
Cotton in Luhansk occupied by Muscovites
As of October 21, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,570,540 (+1,820) people;
tanks – 12,436 (+11) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,586 (+16) units;
artillery systems – 51,403 (+44) units;
RSZV – 2,228 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,716 (+2) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,990 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 573,392 (+1,820) units;
cruise missiles – 5,138 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 165,278 (+407) units;
special equipment – 4,844 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 10/21/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The control point, warehouses of material and technical resources, and the concentration of enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Defense forces attacked a communications center in occupied Luhansk. cxid.media
Oil cotton in the Tambov region
As of October 20, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,568,720 (+1,560) people;
tanks – 12,425 (+9) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,570 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 51,359 (+42) units;
RSZV – 2,227 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,714 (+0) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,986 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 571,572 (+1,578) units;
cruise missiles – 5,138 (+4) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 164,871 (+293) units;
special equipment – 4,842 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10/20/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Radar, ammunition depots and manpower of the Russian army were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A gas station was attacked in the Tambov region: smoke rose. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
Romania is learning to fight against Russia
As of October 19, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,567,160 (+2,100) people;
tanks – 12,416 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,565 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 51,317 (+24) units;
RSZV – 2,224 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,714 (+3) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,974 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 569,994 (+1,636) units;
cruise missiles – 5,134 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 164,578 (+332) units;
special equipment – 4,838 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on October 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The launch site for attack UAVs, a repair base for armored combat vehicles, and a concentration of enemy manpower were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Romanian F-16s shot down two Geranium drones in the Black Sea near the Odessa region: footage of the operation. odesa.novyny.live
Digital cotton in St. Petersburg
As of October 18, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,565,060 (+2,090) people;
tanks – 12,416 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,561 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 51,293 (+27) units;
MLRS – 2,224 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,711 (+1) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,968 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 568,358 (+1,372) units;
cruise missiles – 5,134 (+4) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 164,246 (+363) units;
special equipment – 4,835 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10/18/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Roboavia enterprise and the logistics and technical support depot of the enemy missile brigade – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Drones hit VKontakte data center, partial blackout in St. Petersburg. rbc.ua
Airports in Moscow were closed. What happened?
As of October 17, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,562,970 (+1,950) people;
tanks – 12,415 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,554 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 51,266 (+24) units;
MLRS – 2,221 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,710 (+2) units;
aircraft – 449 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,962 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 566,986 (+1,396) units;
cruise missiles – 5,130 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 163,883 (+329) units;
special equipment – 4,835 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Two radar stations, an electronic warfare station, and enemy telecommunications towers were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The "Nebo-U" radar was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Airports were closed all night: Russia announced a new UAV attack on Moscow. nv.ua
6 Russian planes hit
As of October 16, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,561,020 (+1,790) people;
tanks – 12,414 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,552 (+15) units;
artillery systems – 51,242 (+9) units;
RSZV / MLRS – 2,217 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,708 (+1) units;
aircraft – 449 (+6) one;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,958 (+3) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 565,590 (+693) units;
cruise missiles – 5,130 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 163,554 (+230) units;
special equipment – 4,833 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on October 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The concentration of Rubicon personnel and the launch site of enemy strike drones were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Borisoglebsk airfield hit. Six Su-34 aircraft damaged – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Airport cotton in the Voronezh region
As of October 15, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,559,230 (+1,880) people;
tanks – 12,414 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,537 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 51,233 (+38) units;
RSZV / MLRS – 2,216 (+4) units;
air defense assets – 1,707 (+3) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,955 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 564,897 (+1,308) units;
cruise missiles – 5,130 (+4) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 163,324 (+535) units;
special equipment – 4,830 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10/15/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The launch site for attack UAVs and enemy MTZ warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Video: Missiles hit the Russian airfield Borisoglebsk with carriers of KABs. ua.news
Digital cotton in the Saratov region
As of October 14, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,557,350 (+1,650) people;
tanks – 12,414 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,535 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 51,195 (+54) units;
RSZV / MLRS – 2,212 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,704 (+0) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,951 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 563,589 (+1,827) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 162,789 (+371) units;
special equipment – 4,828 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Drones attacked a Sberbank data center in the Russian Saratov region — photo. nv.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on October 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Iskander-M repair base, radar, warehouses, and enemy manpower were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Indian Ocean is a theater of war against Russia
As of October 13, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,555,700 (+1,390) people;
tanks – 12,412 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,534 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 51,141 (+51) units;
RSZV / MLRS – 2,211 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,704 (+1) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,942 (+15) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 561,762 (+1,889) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 162,418 (+362) units;
special equipment – 4,823 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10/13/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Rostov-on-Don, all the tanks of the Yug Rus oil terminal were damaged. kyivpost.com
The French Navy detained the DF Peak tanker belonging to the "shadow fleet" of Russia in the Indian Ocean. ru.krymr.com
Airfield cotton in occupied Crimea
As of October 12, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,554,310 (+1,470) people;
tanks – 12,410 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,527 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 51,090 (+51) units;
RSZV / MLRS – 2,209 (+4) units;
air defense assets – 1,703 (+2) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,927 (+3) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 559,873 (+1,416) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 162,056 (+553) units;
special equipment – 4,818 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 10/12/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The repair unit, warehouses, and enemy manpower concentration sites were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Satellites recorded a fire at the Gvardiyske airfield in occupied Crimea: explosions were heard there at night. suspilne.media
Digital cotton in Vladimir
As of October 11, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,552,840 (+1,930) people;
tanks – 12,408 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,521 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 51,039 (+39) units;
RSZV / MLRS – 2,205 (+4) units;
air defense assets – 1,701 (+2) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,924 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 558,457 (+1,531) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 161,503 (+557) units;
special equipment – 4,815 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 11.10.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Samara air defense missile system was hit again – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A Yandex data center is on fire in the Vladimir region: a large-scale failure in the operation of services. 24tv.ua
Oil cotton in Rostov
As of October 10, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,550,910 (+1,420) people;
tanks – 12,406 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,515 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 51,000 (+50) unit;
RSZV – 2,201 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,699 (+6) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,917 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 556,926 (+1,591) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 160,946 (+534) units;
special equipment – 4,812 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10/10/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Facilities involved in missile launches and rocket fuel production were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A massive fire broke out at an oil terminal in Rostov, Russia. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
Cotton in Omsk and Tver regions
As of October 9, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,549,490 (+1,710) people;
tanks – 12,402 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,509 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 50,950 (+67) units;
RSZV – 2,199 (+5) units;
air defense systems – 1,693 (+1) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,908 (+18) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 555,335 (+1,757) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 160,412 (+617) units;
special equipment – 4,810 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09.10.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Omsk refinery hit, 2,500 km from Ukraine – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A plant that produces fuel for the Kh-55 and Kh-101 missiles was attacked in the Tver region. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Prohibition of correspondence" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the second exile."
We know that during the inspection of Shevchenko’s house in April 1850, letters from Lyzohub and Repnina, among others, were taken from him; the letters, of course, pass through the hands of Dubelt and Orlov.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Shevchenko on drill" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the second exile."
"Uncle" kept a close watch on Shevchenko: he diligently fought to ensure that he had neither a pencil nor paper, that he did not write or draw anything.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Bosses over Shevchenko" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the second exile."
Potapov was a dark, ignorant, heartless man, often unnecessarily rude, strict and fierce. Fuchtel was his usual way of punishing soldiers.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Novopetrovsky Fort" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the second exile."
The new area, although slightly better for people’s health, was still a little more boring and sad. On one side was the sea, and on three sides was surrounded by an endless steppe-desert.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "15. The injustice of punishment" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Obruchev imprisoned Shevchenko in a casemate and in a stage for six months and punished him with a new, more severe exile.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "14. Shevchenko’s punishment" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
The minister ordered Obruchev, having released Shevchenko from the casemate, to transfer him from the 5th battalion to some other, distant one, and to strictly order his superiors to ensure that Shevchenko did not write or draw.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "13. Investigation of Shevchenko" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Obruchev, ordering on July 24, 1850, a ban on Shevchenko from writing letters without the censorship of his and other superiors, did so illegally and abused his power.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "12. Uproar over the Shevchenko case" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Obruchev was alarmed by the things found during the inspection at Shevchenko’s. Out of alarm, he did not hesitate to conceal the truth and take actions contrary to the elementary demand of conscience.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "11. The second arrest of Shevchenko" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Upon receiving Obruchev’s order, Gern first of all rushed to Fedor Lazarevsky to have him quickly warn Taras that he would be searched in 1 ½ hours.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "10. Petition of Sergei Levytsky in St. Petersburg" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Taras’s admirer and friend, Serhiy Levitsky, a sincere Ukrainian who then served in a good position in Orenburg, went to St. Petersburg… he thought about appealing to the capital for Shevchenko.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "9. Petition about permission to draw" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
The results of this note were Dubelt’s response to Perovsky: from it we can see that the latter was not mistaken in proving to Gudovich and Tolstoy that his efforts would be in vain.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "8. Return to Orenburg" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Such greetings, of course, revived, cheered, and encouraged the poet’s spirit, oppressed by exile and the journey to the Aral Sea.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "7. Sailing 1849" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Unfortunately, we have no information about how Taras behaved or how he lived during his new voyage across the Aral Sea.
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We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "6. The 1848 voyage and wintering on the Kos-Aral" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
For two months, the "Konstantin" sailed across the Aral Sea; the voyage was very difficult; it was enough that the sea was unexplored, unknown to almost any of the swimmers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!"
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.