In Russia, people have much prejudice toward people with special needs. They are not considered full-fledged people with the abilities to learn and socialize, they stay unemployed. But there is a place where everything is different.

«Svetlana» is a unique social village in Russia, Leningrad Oblast. This Сamphill gives the opportunity for people with mental differences to live free and be supported by tutors and volunteers. However, for the residents these roles mean nothing. This place is not a boarding school or a clinic. No one is controlled and the doors are always opened. Residents don’t draw a line between «healthy» — «unhealthy», «normal» – «abnormal». Everyone is valued as an individual. Capabilities and abilities are the only things that matter. Residents believe in the person you can become in spite of your past time.

«Svetlana» is a community of nearly 40 residents.
They live in four large houses, have a garden, a farm, a bakery, carpentry, etc. The residents are living off subsistence farming and working despite their differences. People with special needs are free to go out, work, have friends, and fall in love. They can realize themselves in any employment or creative activities. For example, at first, some residents could not even hold a spoon, but now bake bread for all the village habitants or get engaged in the performances.