Homeless as the object of research in Soviet pedology
Pedagogical science emerged in our country in the late XIX century and actively developed in the first quarter of the XX century. It was engaged in the research of so-called «exceptional children».The phenomenon of homelessness comprehensive research by soviet paedologists in the 20’s - early 30-s of the XX century issues are considered in the article. Positions of such scientists as A. Zalkind and S. Molozhavyon the classification of gamins; possible approaches to education of different groups of homeless are presented. Russian pedological science»fate», the likely reasons for it’s prohibition in the Soviet Union and the impact of this event on the pedagogical science and practice are stated.