Almost all Soviet children were Pioneers. Being a member of the Pioneer organization was an entire era in the lives of millions of young USSR citizens. But the red neckerchiefs, summer camps, assemblies, waste paper and scrap metal drives, military drills, and song reviews were closely intertwined with playing war and spies in the courtyards, three-kopeck sodas, and various mischievous pranks. What was the scariest thing about Pioneer camps? Who were considered the favorite heroes of Soviet children? And how did the Pioneers get along with the local hooligans?
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