Western and Russian Conditions of Transition to Inclusive Education : Comparative Research

In Western Europe, the development of inclusive approaches to education began in the conditions legally formed norms of democracy and economic growth. In Russia transition to the inclusive education was carried out in the situation generation of democratic norms, their first legislative registration and deep economic crisis. In Western Europe discussion of the problems of inclusive education and integration is based on tough legal framework, regulating this process. In Russia, there is not detailed formed legal framework for discussion of the problems of inclusive education. In Western Europe, there is a centuries-long tradition of charitable activity, a wide network of non-governmental specialized agencies, financial rebates for philanthropists was established. In Russia charity tradition was interrupted in 1917. We made the conclusion that in Russia it is needed to improve government policy and establish in social consciousness the ideas of equality of rights of people with special educational needs and the social and citizens' responsibility for providing equal opportunities for people with disabilities