Zalkind A. B. (1889–1936) - one of the leading pedologists in post-revolutionary Russia The book presents the main works of A. B. Zalkind devoted to pedology and banned after the party decree “On pedological perversions in the Narkompros system” (1936) . The book is a vivid historical and cultural document thanks to the combination of a sincere apology for collectivism, psychological insight and amazing language, similar to the language of famous artistic dystopias. The publication is addressed to teachers, psychologists and philosophers, as well as everyone interested in Russian history.