The IFY–2026 is bringing the world together before it even begins! 🌏 Participants are getting ready to head to Ekaterinburg, while Russian Embassies and Russian Houses are meeting future Festival guests around the world. 🔥 Belgium, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Ethiopia and more are already getting ready. Here are some highlights! Belgium 🇧🇪 Denis Gonchar, Ambassador of Russia, met with participants and talked about the Festival program — from sports and culture to ideas for our shared future. Colombia 🇨🇴 Future participants shared what they expect from their trip and the ideas they’re bringing to Ekaterinburg. Next up — new connections and joint projects with young people from around the world. Mexico 🇲🇽 Alexander Batadeev, Chargé d’Affaires, and the Future Team Mexico spoke with the delegation about the multipolar world, Russia and the initiatives they hope to develop together. ➡️ Plans discussed, ideas ready — now there’s only one thing left: bringing them to life at the IFY–2026!