🗓️ On October 28, 2026, a meeting was held at the residence of Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov with representatives of Tunas Indonesia Raya (TIDAR), the youth wing of Indonesia’s ruling Gerindra Party, who had participated in the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg. In addition, TIDAR representatives took part as electoral experts in observing the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation held in September 2026. 📌 The Indonesian guests shared their impressions of the trip, during which they gained insights into Russia’s system of public administration, electoral procedures, modern technologies, educational initiatives and cultural traditions. Particular attention was paid to the International Youth Festival, which brought together young representatives from countries around the world. The Indonesian delegation to the festival comprised 94 participants. 🗳️ The participants also shared their experiences of observing elections in Krasnoyarsk, Mordovia and Kazan, highlighting various aspects of voting procedures, the use of modern technologies, accessibility of polling stations for different categories of voters, as well as measures aimed at increasing voter turnout. The participation of TIDAR delegates in the electoral observation programme was organized by the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization “Center for International Interaction and Cooperation”, with the support of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in Indonesia. ✔️ TIDAR representatives particularly emphasized the hospitality and friendliness of the Russian people, the diversity of national cultures and traditions, and the high standard of organization of youth events. According to the delegates, the trip enabled them to gain a better understanding of Russia and dispel common stereotypes about its people. 📚 The Indonesian side announced the establishment of TIDAR International Club, a platform aimed at expanding opportunities for Indonesian youth to participate in international educational programmes, conferences, forums and youth exchanges. The growing interest among TIDAR members in studying in Russia and applying for Russian scholarship programmes was also highlighted. 🎓 Ambassador Sergei Tolchenov reaffirmed the Embassy’s readiness, in cooperation with the Russian House in Jakarta, to facilitate the development of youth contacts, including through presentations of educational opportunities in Russia, cultural events, thematic meetings and the participation of TIDAR representatives in international forums held in Russia. 🇷🇺🇮🇩 Both sides expressed their interest in continuing cooperation in the fields of youth diplomacy, education, culture, sports and socio-political dialogue, as well as in expanding opportunities for Indonesian youth to participate in international events held in Russia.