In the political history of Ukraine of the XX century, Peter Shelest. Having passed a hard way of life, he in 1963 became the first Secretary of the Communist party of Ukraine. Supported N. Khrushchev and his political line, however, was among those who brought to power of Leonid Brezhnev. Advocated the suppression of the Prague spring of 1968 and at the same time blocked a total stifling of dissent in Ukraine. Recognized Stalin's authority and at the same time demanded that the Moscow leadership has adhered to the officially declared principles in the relations between the center and the former "Union republics". Were against the dismantling of the Soviet Union, and also contributed to the strengthening of Ukrainian national traditions, respect to the past of Ukraine. His memoir will help you find answers to many questions of our recent history.