The problem of students' tolerance: empiric research

The article considers the problem of Russian youth's tolerance. The author discusses the content of such concepts as "tolerance", "humanism" and "humanity." Based on the empirical research conducted by the Sociological Centre of Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management the author assesses tolerance of Novosibirsk students towards certain categories of the population: low-income groups, people with disabilities, senior citizens, migrant workers, and others.