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Abstract: The article describes the content of the concept "tolerance" which is a priority in the conditions of additional education. Education of tolerance in pupils is difficult but achievable. A teacher of additional education should appeal to those meaningful structures of consciousness of students which would motivate them to learn the other cultures and to comprehend their meanings. The most important tasks of additional education are the knowledge of the main moral standards, norms and rules of conduct in society, practical skills and abilities of communication with representatives of other ethnic groups, respect for history of the state and the people. The purpose of education of tolerance consists in education in children and teenagers of readiness for constructive interaction with people and groups of people irrespective of their national, social, religious beliefs on, views, outlook, styles of thinking and behavior. It is a difficult task; the role of the teacher is great here, as well as the role of environment of the child. Interest in the other person, the ability to mutual understanding, respect of other people and ethnic groups is also important. In school students it is necessary to cultivate the feeling of respect of the personality and positive perception of the other person and their features.