Abstract
In this article the questions of authenticity of the monument of Old Russian literature of the twelfth century "The tale of Igor’s campaign" are considered.The problem of authenticity and authorship of this work does not lose relevance to the present day, because the original work itself has not survived, and a copy of the literary monument burned during a fire in Moscow.Famous literary scholars have worked on these questions. The article is an analysis of these sources.The author of the article conducts a holistic literary analysis of the work. The interest of the work lies in the fact that in terms of artistic features, depth of author's thought, historical parallels and hints the unknown author stands above his compatriots.The author expresses very bold thoughts, demonstrates a progressive outlook, condemning the recklessness of the princes and urging them to unity.