The period 1962-1972 holds a special place in the history of Soviet children's cinema. After all, it replaced two eras in the cultural life of the Soviet Union. Together with Nikita Khrushchev's resignation in 1964, the Thaw ended. And "developed socialism" or, as it is usually called, stagnation began. For the first time, a detailed history of Soviet children's cinema and the young stars who starred in these films. Some of them remained the performer of one role, but for others it was the beginning of a long-term career as a film actor.