The author in his own way interprets the image of the protagonist of the novel, who received the nickname "cursed" for his numerous crimes. Fascinatingly and convincingly enough, the writer creates the image of an honest, but slandered by envious and chroniclers of the prince. This is no longer a cruel criminal, but a firm ruler who protects the Kyiv throne from the encroachments of power-hungry rivals. The publication includes a short biographical article and a chronological table of the life of Svyatopolk I Vladimirovich.