Formation of independent qualification system in Russia

The study presents the evolution of the development of independent sys-tem of qualifications in Russia (ISQ). Its formation began in 2006-2007. The idea of independent qualification system came from abroad. There have long existed similar systems. For Russia, this is new phenomenon, which has received significant development momentum in the past three or four years. Infrastructure and regulations have been constantly changing and the sys-tem has been gaining momentum. Thus, National Qualifications Develop-ment Agency, National Council under the President of the Russian Federa-tion, the Councils for Professional Qualifications were established. The gen-eral trend of this system is voluntary, which should be initiated by various public organizations. But in practice, too much voluntariness and complete lack of regulation led to the slowdown in the development of the system. To-day, the law does not specify sanctions for non-transition to trade stand-ards, or the move with violations of labor laws, or for violations that may arise in the course of such a transition...