Lev Vygotsky Foundation

The Lev Vygotsky Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the work of Lev Vygotsky, a Russian psychologist who emphasized the importance of social interactions and cultural context in cognitive development. His theory suggests that learning occurs through guided interactions within our "zone of proximal development"—the space where tasks are too challenging alone but manageable with help. The foundation supports research, education, and dissemination of Vygotsky’s ideas to enhance understanding of how social and cultural factors shape thinking, language, and learning across different settings.