Теоретические основы формирования толерантности личности

The difficult sociocultural situation of modern realities of life indicates relevance of a problem of formation of tolerance among younger generation. Tolerance of the personality is necessary quality of the modern person, a condition of safety and a guarantee of the world on the Earth. The theoretical analysis of formation of the tolerant personality is carried out. Tolerance is formed in development of ability and readiness to understand mental features of representatives of different cultures, the importance is received by the theory of cross-cultural communication including dialogue of cultures, a formation of sociocultural competence. The new directions of the theory of cross-cultural communication is studying communication of language with culture. The article describes the moral values and criteria of tolerance including equality, mutual respect, openness, interest in culture of other people, tolerance, preservation, careful attitude and development of traditions, customs, co-operation and solidarity.