Global Closure of Disability Institutions Contrasts with Russia's Reform Delay

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•Many countries have been closing residential institutions for people with disabilities to promote integration and community living.
•Russia has not made significant progress in reforming its residential care system for people with disabilities as of 2026.
•The stalled reform in Russia means that many people with disabilities remain in institutional settings rather than receiving community-based support.
•The global trend reflects a move toward deinstitutionalization and better inclusion of people with disabilities in society.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Russian authorities resume and accelerate reform efforts people with disabilities in Russia could gain access to improved community-based services and better living conditions

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REGIONALMeduza (EN)Around the world, residential institutions for people with disabilities are being shut down. In Russia, reform has stalled.

Residential institutions for people with disabilities are closing worldwide as part of a global shift toward community-based care. However, in Russia, efforts to reform and close these institutions have stalled, leaving many individuals without improved support options. This divergence affects the quality of life and rights of people with disabilities, with Russia lagging behind international trends.