Ukraine. The way to the heart of Europe / Ukraine. A journey to the heart of Europe

«Ukraine. A journey to the heart of Europe» is a book by Ukrainian historian and diplomat Vadym Severin that tells the story of Ukraine's role in European history. In his book, Severin argues that Ukraine is an integral part of Europe. He shows that it has a long and rich history that is closely intertwined with the history of other European countries.

The book begins with a description of Ukraine's early history, telling the story of Kievan Rus, which was one of the most powerful states in medieval Europe. Then the author moves on to describe the period of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He shows that Ukraine played an important role in this country, and that it was one of the most developed regions of Europe. In the following chapters, Severin tells the story of Ukraine in the 20th century. He shows how Ukraine was occupied by the Soviet Union, and how it fought for its independence.

The book ends with a description of modern Ukraine. The author argues that Ukraine is a full-fledged member of the European community, and that it has a great future.