Nikolai Alekseevich Zabolotsky (1903–1958), an outstanding and most interesting poet of Russia of the 20th century, went through a difficult path in literature - from rhythmic innovation and fundamentally conventional aesthetics to the transparent clarity of the classical verse: “Love painting, poets...” This collection , compiled by the poet’s son Nikita Zabolotsky, includes a complete set of poems and poems included in the author’s literary will, as well as poems from early collections.