Features of executive functions development in Moscow and Kazan preschoolers

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the development level of various executive function components - working memory, cognitive flexibility and inhibition - in older preschool children belonging to two widespread cultures that exist on the territory of the Russian Federation - Russian culture and Tatar culture. Differences were found to exist in the performance of tasks on executive functions in preschool children from Moscow and Kazan.