In order for the mechanism of the social machine to turn without squeaking, it is necessary to get rid of the garbage that gets inside in a timely manner. The authorities are faced with the question: aren’t those who cannot be called full-fledged members of society - terminally ill and homeless children, disabled people, lonely pensioners - trash for the restored Empire? Shouldn't they be removed from the mechanism in the name of progress and the benefit of socially valuable citizens?..But not all residents agree with the opinion of the authorities. Vladislav Krapivin’s novel “Green’s Ampoule” tells about their struggle against the monstrous project. This volume also includes the story “String and Chandelier”, the autobiographical “Krapivinsky Calendar” and the author’s comments on all books published in this collected works.