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💛💛💛 Last week, as part of the SPIEF-2026 Youth Day, MGIMO and the ANO "Directorate of the World Youth Festival" held a joint session "Youth Laboratory of the New World Order." More than 100 people took part in the event, including young people from Russia and foreign countries. Zulfiya Sharafutdinova, graduate of the School of International Relations of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University and assistant to the Vice-Rector for Youth and Information Policy, shared her experience of participating in SPIEF-2026 and the "Youth Laboratory of the New World Order" session with us. 🌐 How did you manage to get to SPIEF-2026? It wasn't easy to get to SPIEF. The selection process was competitive, taking into account candidates' achievements, social activities, participation in youth projects, and leadership qualities. So for me, the invitation to the forum was not only a great honor but also recognition of the work I had been doing for several years. 🌐 You took part in the joint session of MGIMO and the ANO "Directorate of the World Youth Festival" as part of the SPIEF-2026 Youth Day, "Youth Laboratory of the New World Order." What was the atmosphere at the session? This session was one of the most inspiring events of the forum. The room brought together young leaders, representatives of international organizations, experts, and participants of major youth projects from different countries. The main topic was the development of international youth cooperation and the role of young people in shaping the future system of international relations. 📌 What did you find most interesting about the session? I was most struck by the atmosphere of open dialogue. Despite differences in cultures and viewpoints, all participants were united by a desire to find solutions to global challenges. Such meetings show that youth diplomacy is becoming an important tool for international interaction today. 🔴 Zulfiya is convinced: young people are becoming the bridge that connects countries through education and culture. Undoubtedly, international forums and festivals play a huge role in strengthening cooperation between Russia and Kyrgyzstan. It is young people who are becoming the bridge connecting countries through education, culture, science, and civic initiatives. I see real results from this work. After participating in forums, new joint projects between universities emerge, academic exchange programs expand, and the number of educational initiatives implemented jointly by Russian and Kyrgyz partners increases. ⛓️‍💥 What role do such events play in the development of international youth cooperation? Such platforms help young people understand each other better, build trust, and create professional connections for the future. Today, many acquaintances that begin at forums and festivals grow into joint research, cultural projects, and international teams. This is one of the most promising areas for the development of Russian-Kyrgyz relations, because it builds the foundation for long-term partnership between our countries for years to come. ❤️ We thank Zulfiya for the interesting conversation. Her experience proves once again: if you are not afraid of difficulties, manage your time wisely, and believe in your cause, you can make a name for yourself on major international platforms while still a student! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)