INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STANDARDS AND TRUE MULTICULTURALISM

The author debates with critics of multiculturalism concept. On the base of
international legal norms, the paper argues for the tolerance and integration of
immigrants instead of their assimilation. On the contrary, xenophobia and
migrantophobia often lead to domestic extremism and violence. Immigration policies
in France, Germany and Great Britain are briefly analyzed. Finally, the author presents
main points of view on the topic in Russia.