Alexander Klein: German in the Makhnovist movement

Highlights the life of Alexander Klein, a descendant of German colonists, Makhno's active insurgency. Analyzed the possible reasons for his joining the group of anarchists Huliaipole. Participating of O. Kleyn in detachments of the Black household troops in southern Ukraine on verge of 1917–1918 is examined. The battle way of insurgent in the soldiery formings of army of N. Makhno is traced. His participating in all the most important campaigns and battle of insurgent army inclusive to the day of death in August 1921 lights up. The most interesting events of revolutionary war, this insurgent commander took part in which, are considered. Confirmed A. Kleyn loyalty, in spite of his national belonging, and the ideals of the Makhnovist insurgency.