The case of Vasyl Stus. A collection of... Wersja ukraińska

Vakhtang Kipiani's "The Case of Vasyl Stus," published by Vivat in May 2019, has garnered several prestigious accolades. It has been recognized at the Book Forum Lviv with a unique award from the director of the NGO "Publishers' Forum" and also celebrated at the Cherkasy Book Festival in the "Popular Science Book for Adults" category. Furthermore, the Ukrainian PEN Club honored it by including it in their selection of the best books published in 2019 within the country.This significant work by Kipiani is predominantly composed of archival documents, making up 90% of its content. The author's analyses and insights are firmly grounded in these historical records, particularly emphasized in the factual section of the book.Since August 2019, the book has been at the heart of a legal dispute initiated by Viktor Medvedchuk, seeking to halt its distribution.Through a thorough exploration of documents related to Vasyl Stus's criminal proceedings, personal letters penned by the poet during his imprisonment, and heartfelt recollections from those who knew him, the book sheds light on the previously undisclosed aspects of Stus's life, detention, and tragic demise. Readers are invited to delve into these once-confidential details that unveil the truth about this profound figure and his enduring legacy.