This book is a fundamental scientific study of the activities of G.I. Petrovsky, a member of the government headed by V.I. Lenin, and then Chairman of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee (1919-1938), made by Professor of the Department of Marxism-Leninism of the Kyiv State Art Institute (now the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture) G.N. Kuriy. Based on the documents, the author of the book consistently reveals the enormous work of G.I. Petrovsky on the implementation of industrialization, collectivization of agriculture, the development of science and culture of Ukraine. Particular attention is paid to the organizational activities of G.I. Petrovsky, work with people directly in labor collectives, with the heads of the executive authorities of regions, cities and districts. The author is convinced that the hard work, disinterestedness, devotion of G.I. Petrovsky's ideals of humanism will always be worthy of respect and can serve as an example for the leaders of the state, enterprises and organizations, wide circles of young people who are just entering life.