The book of essays and interviews was published in September 2021; the unique 20-year experience of training pedagogues, psychologists-practitioners, children's movement organisers, specialists in upbringing, social work, as well as defectologists, tutors in the unique educational environment of the Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology at Kostroma State University is revealed in it. The book tells about the history and traditions of the Institute, its legendary teachers and alumni; the areas of training implemented at the Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology as well as the main vectors of scientific research work and international cooperation are mentioned. The publication is recommended to youth workers, teachers at schools, higher and vocational educational institutions, to post- and undergraduates and, in fact, to a wide range of readers.