«Current issues of inclusive education in the world: context, policy and practice»
December 10-13, 2025
The high-level international conference
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6 Miklukho-Maklaya St., Moscow, Russia
About the conference
Strengthening international cooperation, dialogue, and mutual understanding with the aim of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 — "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"
Unification of the efforts of academic society, practitioners, and the public to advance inclusive education, ensure the continuity of the inclusive education process, spread theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of inclusive education
Developing recommendations for improving support systems for students belonging to particularly vulnerable groups
Conference aim
Yastrebov
Oleg Alexandrovich
Oleg Alexandrovich
Rector of RUDN University
«We are different!
We are equal!
We are leaders!»
Filippov
Vladimir Mikhailovich
Vladimir Mikhailovich
President of RUDN University
Chairman of the Conference Organizational Committee
Chairman of the Conference Organizational Committee
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Identification and dissemination of the best practices in designing an inclusive educational environment
Drawing attention to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 4 in ensuring accessible and quality education for individuals with special educational needs
The conference is held with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO
Conference objectives
Developing recommendations for improving the system of psychological, pedagogical, medical, and social support for students facing challenges in mastering basic educational programs, development, and social adaptation
Exchange of international experiences in organizing inclusive education systems, including in higher education
Promotion and popularization of achievements in culture and sports of individuals with special educational needs
Secretaries-General of National Commissions for UNESCO
Representatives of the Office of the Assistant Director-General for Education
Representatives of legislative and executive bodies
Scientific and pedagogical workers, young scientist, graduate students and masters
Representatives of the UNESCO chairs of Asia, Africa, Latin America and other regions
Heads of educational institutions of higher education
Participants
Program
The Conference program will be updated monthly from August, 1st
Program in English
eng
Conference Schedule
15:00-16:00
15:00-16:00
Welcome coffee
16:00 – 20:00
16:00 – 20:00
Campus tours, introduction to best practices of higher education institutions
10.00-12.00
10.00-12.00
Sightseeing bus tour around Moscow
09:00 – 10:00
09:00 – 10:00
Registration of participants, welcome coffee
10:00 – 11:00
10:00 – 11:00
Official Opening Ceremony
11:00 – 11:30
11:00 – 11:30
Group photo session
11:30 – 12:00
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee break
12:00 – 14:00
12:00 – 14:00
First Plenary Session
14:00 – 15:00
14:00 – 15:00
Lunch break
15:00 – 17:30
15:00 – 17:30
Second Plenary Session
17:30 – 18:00
17:30 – 18:00
Summary of the First Day of the Conference
18:00 – 20:00
18:00 – 20:00
Dinner / cultural program
09:00 – 10:00
09:00 – 10:00
Registration of participants, welcome coffee
10:00 – 12:00
10:00 – 12:00
Sections work
12:00 – 13:00
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch break
13:00 – 15:00
13:00 – 15:00
Sections work
15:00 – 15:30
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee break
15:30 – 17:00
15:30 – 17:00
Sections work
17:00 – 18:00
17:00 – 18:00
Official Closing Ceremony
18:00 – 20:00
18:00 – 20:00
Dinner / cultural program
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Registration for attendance (without presentation) is available until December 5, 2025.
Applications for participation with presentations should be submitted no later than November 1, 2025.
Please send demonstration materials by
December 8, 2025, to inclusive@rudn.ru
Applications for participation with presentations should be submitted no later than November 1, 2025.
Please send demonstration materials by
December 8, 2025, to inclusive@rudn.ru
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Participant registration
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If you require an invitation to obtain a visa, please submit a visa support request by attaching your completed application form and a copy of your passport.
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Document submission deadline: November 1, 2025
FAQs
The RUDN University campus is located in the South-West of Moscow in one of the most beautiful and environmentally friendly places in the city.
NEAREST METRO STATIONS
HOW TO GET FROM BELYAEVO METRO STATION
NEAREST METRO STATIONS
- Yugo-Zapadnaya (Sokolnicheskaya line)
- Belyaevo (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line)
- Universitet Druzhby Narodov (Troitskaya line)
- Buses 752, 816, 196, 196к, 226, 250, 261, 330, 404, 699
- Yugo-Zapadnaya Metro Station
- 3, 26 Bakinskikh Komissarov street
- 26 Bakinskikh Komissarov street
- Miklukho Maklaya street — RUDN University
HOW TO GET FROM BELYAEVO METRO STATION
- Buses 752, 261, 145к, 330, 404, 816
- Bus stops:
- Belyaevo metro station
- 20, Miklukho Maklaya street
- Arkhitektora Belopolskogo street
- Akademika Volgina street — Geological Prospecting University
- Universitet Druzhby Narodov Metro Station
- Miklukho Maklaya street — People’s Friendship University
Some of the university parking lots will be open to our guests during the conference.
RUDN University Hotel (15, Miklukho-Maklaya St.)
Within walking distance (5 minutes from RUDN University)
For booking inquiries, please contact: inclusive@rudn.ru
Astrus Hotel (146, Leninsky Prospekt)
Salut Hotel (158, Leninsky Prospekt)
Kometa Hotel (16, Vernadsky Prospekt)
Radisson Blu Leninsky Prospect Hotel (90/3, Leninsky Prospekt)
Metro stations: Novatorskaya – Peoples’ Friendship University (Troitskaya line)
Within walking distance (5 minutes from RUDN University)
For booking inquiries, please contact: inclusive@rudn.ru
Astrus Hotel (146, Leninsky Prospekt)
- Within walking distance (10 minutes from RUDN University)
- You can book a room on special terms using the promo code RUDN "RUDN2025".
- Email: order@astrus.ru (Booking Department)
- Phone: +7 (495) 434-94-67 (Booking Department)
Salut Hotel (158, Leninsky Prospekt)
- Buses: 553, e10, 281, 816
- Bus stop: Hotel Salut
- Bus stop: Miklukho-Maklaya Street (a 10-minute walk to 6, Miklukho-Maklaya St. (RUDN Main Building)
Kometa Hotel (16, Vernadsky Prospekt)
- Metro stations: Prospekt Vernadskogo - Yugo-Zapadnaya
- Buses: 752, 816, 196, 196k, 226, 250, 261, 330, 404, 699
- Bus stop: 3, 26 Bakinskikh Komissarov street
- Bus stop: 26 Bakinskikh Komissarov street
- Bus stop: Miklukho-Maklaya St. – Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Radisson Blu Leninsky Prospect Hotel (90/3, Leninsky Prospekt)
Metro stations: Novatorskaya – Peoples’ Friendship University (Troitskaya line)
RUDN Main Building, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St.
3 Miklukho-Maklaya St.
13 Miklukho-Maklaya St.
21/3 Miklukho-Maklaya St.
- RUDN Canteen (Cuisine: Russian, European, Italian)
- Cafe "Kabul" (Cuisine: European, Eastern, Russian, Asian)
- Cafe "VIBES"
3 Miklukho-Maklaya St.
- Cafe "Dionis" (Cuisine: European, Peruvian, Mexican, Chinese, Indian)
13 Miklukho-Maklaya St.
- Cafe "Friendship" (Cuisine: European, Eastern)
21/3 Miklukho-Maklaya St.
- Cafe "Campus" (Cuisine: Eastern, Arabic, European, Japanese)
Winter in Moscow is cold and snowy. The average temperature from December to February ranges from -5°C to -10°C, but it can sometimes drop as low as -20°C. Precipitation falls mainly in the form of snow.
To stay comfortable in this weather, it’s best to bring a warm winter jacket, a hat, a scarf, gloves, and insulated boots.
To stay comfortable in this weather, it’s best to bring a warm winter jacket, a hat, a scarf, gloves, and insulated boots.
We invite all participants to review the draft declaration and send their recommendations and suggestions for inclusion in the final document by December 1, 2025, to inclusive@rudn.ru.
Download the draft declaration ●
A Declaration will be adopted following the results of the Conference
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«Current issues of inclusive education in the world: context, policy and practice»
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