The novel “Timur and His Team” is one of the most famous works by the Soviet writer Arkady Gaidar. The book tells the story of a boy named Timur and his friends who secretly help the families of Red Army soldiers who have gone to the front. The kids protect gardens from hooligans, look after younger children and the elderly, and perform various household chores. The work fosters a sense of patriotism, responsibility, and mutual aid in young readers.