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When did you first feel at home in Russia? 🇷🇺 Maybe it was the first time you sang along to a Russian song, fell in love with tea and sweet treats on the side, or caught yourself explaining the word "avos’" to international friends? ✨️️️️️️ There's always a moment when a new culture stops feeling foreign and becomes part of your life. Share your story and become part of our special project!
Participants of the BRICS+ Youth Mentoring Program internship visited the Russian University of Cooperation, learned about its IT programs, started working on digital solutions, and even found time to play CS2. ⚡️ Want to see how the day went? Drop a reaction and we’ll show you!
Fall is made of little moments where you recognize yourself 🍂 🍂🍂🍂 Suddenly falling in love 🍂🍂🍂 with hot tea, rewatching 🍂🍂🍂 a favorite movie, walking in the rain, or dropping everything for a cozy evening. ▫️ We've put together a fall bingo, go check yourself! And if you haven't filled in every square yet, now's the time to catch up! There's less than a month of fall left!
How did the first day of the internship go for participants of the BRICS+ Youth Mentoring Program? 🟢 At the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the 13 best participants from 9 countries presented their projects, ranging from a device for rescuing miners to Arctic research technologies and AI-powered disease diagnostics. Russian experts evaluated the projects and shared recommendations on how to develop them. 💬 Nkosi Percy from South Africa shared how the program helped turn an idea into a real product. Kesharwani Prajjwal from India talked about his experience promoting his project, and Angelina Ramazanova from China told the story of how mentorship helped her find her dream team. 🎥How do new knowledge, mentor support, and new connections help participants make their dreams come true? Let's hear it straight from them! The project is organized by the WYFD and the BRICS Women's Business Alliance🔥
When he’s not building organs, he’s building railways. 🚂 Pavel Chilin from St. Petersburg is Russia’s only organ builder — and on his garden plot he’s created his own narrow-gauge railway: 300 m of track, three bridges, twelve switches, and a steam locomotive running on firewood. Every Saturday he becomes the station master; his friend Sergey drives the train. Not an amusement ride, not a business — just a childhood dream come true. ✨ 🔔 Gateway to Russia
I'm not me without you… 💔 When the internship program for participants of the BRICS+ International Youth Mentorship Program steals your heart. 🥰 We can already feel these days will stay with us for a long time!
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13 young talents from 9 countries have started their internship in Moscow ❤️ This became possible thanks to WYFD and the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, who launched this one-of-a-kind program together. The most active participants were selected from those who had completed the online modules of the BRICS+ Youth Mentorship Program. Participants presented their projects to experts from the Directorate, the ASI, the Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, and industry specialists. 💡 At the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, they learned about Russian experience in ecology, urban planning, and digitalization, and received expert feedback and recommendations on how to grow their initiatives. 🩷 For the whole week, we’ll be sharing the stories of their internships. Stay tuned and be at the center of the action with us!
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Moscow in November is a city that seems harsh at first, then turns out to be the warmest 🍂 🧸🧸🧸 Parks with wet leaves, 🧸🧸🧸 trams with fogged-up 🧸🧸🧸 windows, bakeries that make the whole street smell like fresh bread, and the first snow that makes everyone pull out their phones ❄️ Show us what your November looks like: send a photo or video in our DMs, and we'll put the best ones together in a separate post 📩
Starting the week with a meme! 🙂 At WYFD, we speak the language of friendship! 🌍 With a huge international community, there’s always someone who understands your language, your culture, and, of course, your jokes! Now it’s your turn! 👀 How many languages do you speak? Drop them in the comments!
What makes someone leave Japan and build a whole new life in Russia? 🇯🇵 Meet Marina, a Japanese ballet dancer who followed her dream all the way to Moscow! 🩰 In our new #russian_lifehack episode, she shares her journey, unexpected discoveries, and what made her fall in love with life in Russia! ❤️ One dream, two cultures, and a story worth hearing! ▶️ Watch the video to discover Marina’s story!
Come a little closer to the screen! We have two international award categories for you 👀 There’s just one day left to submit your application for the Time of the Young Awards. Here’s who can compete for recognition in the international categories! 🩷 Friend of Russia — open to Russians living abroad aged 18–35 who develop youth projects and strengthen ties with Russia. Applicants must have at least three years of project experience. ☀️ Russia’s Ambassador — open to international organisations working with Russia and Russian teams running international projects. Applicants must present 3–5 initiatives with proven results. Does this sound like you? Submit your application on 9 November! 🏆 The winners will be honoured on 19 December at the National Centre Russia in Moscow!
You’ve probably played Tetris at least once in your life! 🎮🧩 But did you know this legendary game was invented in Russia? 🖥 Back in 1984, Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov created Tetris in Moscow. What started as a simple puzzle game soon became a worldwide phenomenon, loved by millions of players! And more than 40 years later, we’re still trying to fit those falling blocks together! 😀 🔉 Welcome back to #Made_in_Russia, where we discover Russian inventions that changed the world!
Let the world discover your culture ⚡️ Every Sunday, our #cultural_code series takes you on a journey through traditions and customs from different parts of the world. And now we’d love to hear your story! We’re inviting you to become the voice of your country and introduce our international community to the things that make it special. Tell us about: 💙 traditions passed down in your family or community; 💙 the holidays you celebrate and how you mark them; 💙 the music, food, patterns and little details that feel like home; 💙 the memories and stories you’d love to share through photos or videos. Want to take part? Leave a comment saying “I want to join /flag/”. We may reach out to you with the next steps!
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Same things, different meaning when you have friends around the world ⭐️ A late-night text, a long voice note or a trip to visit a friend — international friendships make everyday moments special. A time difference becomes a reason to text, a new language brings you closer, and a holiday turns into a long-awaited reunion. Swipe through and see if you can relate. Do you have friends in other countries?
The Festival through the eyes of our Mexican friends! ❤️🇲🇽 🎙 Meet Wendy Taigsier, Deputy Director for International Affairs at the Mexican Youth Institute (IMJUVE), and Arnoldo Armenta, Youth Affairs Secretary of the Green Party in the state of Sonora and a participant of WYF–2024 and IFY–2026! In this interview, they share why it’s so important to bring together active, passionate young people from different countries, exchange experiences, and strengthen international cooperation 🌍 They’re also excited to welcome the Russian delegation to Mexico, believing that meetings like these open doors to new connections, fresh ideas, and future collaborations! 🤝 🔜 Watch the interview and discover how our Mexican friends remember IFY–2026!
Building stronger youth connections between Russia and Mexico! 🇷🇺🇲🇽 Our WYFD delegation visited the Mexican Senate, where we met with Heriberto Marcelo Aguilar Castillo, Senator representing the state of Sonora. 🤝 We exchanged experiences in youth policy and explored opportunities to share best practices and develop joint educational initiatives in technology, IT, digital literacy, and civic responsibility. In this video, Senator Aguilar Castillo shares his thoughts on the meeting and explains why cooperation between young people from Russia and Mexico matters more than ever!
This office wouldn’t be the same without… 💚 Morning coffee, the sound of the printer, our favorite colleagues, endless ideas, and of course, Cheburashka! But most importantly, the WYFD team! Behind all the everyday office buzz are the people who organize major international events, bring young people from around the world together, and turn the boldest ideas into reality! 🟢 Here’s a little glimpse into our office vibes! 🔥