Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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From September 17 to 20, the first World Youth Festival Gathering took place in Nizhny Novgorod, bringing together approximately 2,000 participants from Russia and 120 other countries. Among them was a delegation from the Novosibirsk Region, including NSU students and graduates.
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia's first youth capital, transformed itself for several days into a platform for international dialogue and the search for new solutions for youth policy development. The gathering's program combined educational and cultural formats: lectures and master classes by Russian and international speakers, concerts, quests, sports games, and excursions. Participants worked across seven key areas: media, creative industries, public administration, entrepreneurship, sports, education and science, digitalization, and IT.
"The gathering is an international platform for cultural exchange and networking. Such events create conditions for long-term collaboration, friendships, and professional connections, and contribute to strengthening the country's image as a hub for youth and business communication," notes Maxim Yemelyanov, a master's student at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics at NSU.
According to him, the decision to participate was obvious after the World Youth Festival in Sochi in 2024:
"I made a lot of useful connections back then and spoke to the heads of major Russian companies. This experience helped me implement and promote my ideas. So, when I learned about the new gathering, I immediately applied," Maxim shares.
As part of the program, participants had the opportunity to meet international BRICS business mentors, participate in the launch of a unified international content center uniting bloggers from 34 countries, and establish professional connections with young professionals from various fields.
"I'm glad I had the chance to participate in such a large-scale event, and I'm proud that our country is creating platforms for personal interaction between people from all over the world. I've achieved all the goals I set for myself—in international communication, career, and professional development," concludes Maxim.
The organizers note that the gathering served as a platform for laying the "foundation for the future," where young people demonstrated their commitment to joint initiatives and the development of international cooperation. The next festival will be held in Krasnoyarsk in 2026.
The material was prepared by: Yulia Dankova, NSU press service
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