This ballad, included in the cycle "Historical Works", describes the general battle of the Northern War between the Russian troops under the command of Peter I and the Swedish army, led by Charles XII, which took place in 1709 near the city of Poltava (Russian Kingdom). The defeat of the Swedish army led to a turning point in the Northern War in favor of Russia and, as a result, to its victory and the end of Sweden's domination in Europe. The work is replete with many historical facts, names and details of the situation of the time. At the same time, an easy and imaginative presentation involves the reader and allows for a moment to feel like a direct participant in the battle of Poltava..