БОРОТЬБА УКРАЇНСЬКОГО НАРОДУ ЗА СВОБОДУ В ПЕРІОД ХМЕЛЬНИЧЧИНИ

Abstract

Theoretical issues of formation of the statehood of the hetman – Bohdan Khmelnytsky – the history of military affairs and psychological aspects that showed Bohdan Khmelnytsky as a strong, mature personality are studied. In this article, we will analyze the various aspects of military events led by Bohdan Khmelnytsky. Let's touch on the main battles of Khmelnytsky region in general and analyze each battle separately and the result it brought. The events described in this article testify to the incredible freedom of spirit of the Ukrainian people, steadfastness in the face of any circumstances, the will of the hetman himself. How to achieve a great goal, without defeats, mistakes, wrong steps and traitors, if you turn off the human factor, it can be achieved easily. And since this cannot be prevented and the human factor is present in this period, so there are mistakes, wrong steps and traitors that worsen the already difficult situation. Our opinion in this article, you can read and analyze, with our opinion you can agree or disagree, you decide. The conditions of the war of that time are very interesting, because considering the aspect of the present, it is very different. Khmelnytsky region is a period of national liberation war, led by Bohdan Khmelnytsky. The events of the historical period take place in such years – 1648-1657 – the main battles through which the freedom of the Ukrainian people depended. During these 9 years, 3 agreements took place, which brought Khmelnytsky confidence in his actions and recognition by the Cossacks of greater respect for the rule of the hetman. The article describes the figure of Bohdan Khmelnytsky for a reason, we believe that without such a hero of Ukraine, these events would not have happened, so the confirmation that in the Khmelnychyn – Hetman Khmelnytsky – a real hero, you can read in our article. It is true that the path of the hetman and the strategy of warfare are strong and clear, but the mistakes he made during the decisive events, some see as a betrayal, others – without this, it would be impossible to release. Such aspects we also consider and describe two very significant mistakes of Bohdan Khmelnytsky. Khmelnytsky's actions during the main decisions played an ambiguous role. The history of Ukraine cannot be changed, we can only consider what actions could be changed for the better consequences.