The Pedagogical Poem

«The Pedagogical Poem» – the most famous work of the Soviet educator and writer A.S. Makarenko.
It tells the story of the rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents in a children's labor colony, which was created and led by the author in the 1920s. Makarenko believed that the labor collective is a nourishing environment for the development of personality and individuality. In his relationships with students, he adhered to the principle: «as many demands on a person as possible and as much respect for him as possible». The book is addressed to a wide range of readers, as well as to educators, parents, and students of pedagogical universities.