More opportunities are opening up for young people from Russia and Africa to work together! 🤝🌍 The founding meeting of the Russia–Africa Youth Union took place in Moscow, bringing together 18 organizations from 8 African countries! ⭐️ And these connections are already growing! Since 2024, more than 3,000 young people from Africa have participated in events organized by the World Youth Festival Directorate, including over 880 participants at IFY–2026 in Ekaterinburg. As WYFD Director General Dmitry Ivanov noted, the new Union will help expand cooperation and strengthen ties between young people from Russia and Africa. 🚀 More shared ideas, stronger friendships, and exciting joint projects are ahead!