"Saving Herostratus" is a philosophical novel by the famous Ukrainian writer Oleksandr Haydamaka. The book tells about the artist's desperate attempt to save his art in the conditions of dictatorship and repression. The main character, an artist, is faced with a choice: to destroy his creation, which has caused the anger of the authorities, or to resist it, risking his own life. This story impresses with its depth and relevance, intricately mixing art, politics and moral dilemmas. Saving Herostratus is a book that makes you think about the price of freedom and art in the modern world.