(Russian: Лето в пионерском галстуке , often abbreviated as LVPG ) is a highly popular and controversial coming-of-age novel by Elena Malisova and Katerina Silvanova. Initially released as fanfiction, it became a major bestseller before being banned in Russia. Core Premise & Plot
The story follows , a 16-year-old pioneer, and Volodya , a 19-year-old counselor, who meet at the "Swallow" pioneer camp during the summer of 1986.