On the "wild shore of the Irtysh" stands a stern warrior "embraced by the Duma," chained in heavy bronze armor. In the hands of a fighting ax, on the chest spread wide wings a two-eyed golden eagle, a gift from the king. Isn't the Cossack chieftain thinking about the severity of the tsar's gift? And isn't it about where they are waiting for his squad, Cossacks and slaves fleeing from the boyar oppression, free will and land untouched by the plow - peasant happiness?