World Youth Festival Directorate

A Festival experience turned into poetry! 💌 IFY–2026 participant Barnabas Samuel from South Sudan wrote a poem about his time in Russia, the friends he made, and the unforgettable moments that meant so much to him! ❤️ He also shared a heartfelt thank-you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who made the Festival so special. 💚 Read his poem “I Went to Russia” and experience IFY–2026 through the eyes of someone who returned home with more than just memories — he found inspiration to create something beautiful!

Check your notifications, there might be something important! ⚡ Until October 21, log in to your account on the International Platform of Opportunities and share your impressions of the Festival. In return for your feedback, you'll get an official IFY–2026 participant certificate signed by the heads of Rosmolodezh and WYFD 🟢 ⌛ A couple of minutes from you is a real contribution to future projects for young people!

Pumpkins, costumes, candy... or just another October evening? 🎃 🥪🥪🥪 In some countries, 🥪🥪🥪 Halloween is a huge party. In others, it’s something you only see in movies. And some places have their own fall traditions that most of the world has never heard of. We want to know what it’s like where YOU live🌟👻 Vote in the poll and tell us in the comments: what do you do, eat, or wear that night? We’ll collect the best answers and share them here 👻

Think you know how AI works? Think again! 🤖 AI can be a game-changer for your business, but believing the wrong things about it could hold you back. 🎯 As part of the BRICS+ International Youth Mentoring Program, Natalia Ababiy breaks down 5 common AI myths and explains how to make smarter decisions when bringing AI into your business. ▶️ Watch the video, challenge what you think you know, and discover how to make AI work for you!

Urgent! New friends have gone missing ‼️ Did you meet someone at the Festival but forget to swap contacts? Tell us in the comments: who, where, and when. Photos and videos are welcome 📸 Internet, don't let us down 🙏

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Moments worth watching forever There are three things you can watch forever: fire burning, water flowing… and IFY–2026 participants from around the world watching a show made just for them 🥹 Thank you for sending us such genuine, touching videos. It's all about the moment — and you get that 🫶🏻

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The Festival is over, but the friendships are here to stay! ❤️ Made new international friends at the IFY–2026? We’ve got more ideas to help you stay connected, no matter how far apart you live! 💫 Got your own tips for keeping long-distance friendships alive? Share them in the comments!

🚀 Become a Russian Nuclear Education Ambassador for 2026/2027! ⚛️ Are you an international student looking to make a global impact? The Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors (RNEA) program is opening its doors for a new cohort! 🌟 Who are we looking for? • International students studying at a Rosatom flagship university. • Students majoring in nuclear or related fields. • Individuals with high academic performance. 💼 What’s in it for you? • Sharpen your public speaking and presentation skills. • Deepen your knowledge of cutting-edge nuclear technology. • Get a chance for fully funded participation in massive international and local events like ATOMEXPO and the World Youth Festival! • Gain hands-on experience in Event Organization or Social Media Marketing (SMM). Don't miss the chance to represent, network, and grow your career. 🔗 How to apply: Scan the QR code in the image to register or find more information! 📱 Follow us: @rneambassadors #RNEA #NuclearEducation #Rosatom

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The Festival is over, but we’re just getting started! 🌍✨ The IFY–2026 brought the world together in Ekaterinburg. Now, it’s time to keep exploring it! 💡 From international opportunities and youth events to cultures, traditions and languages from around the world — we’ve got so much more to share with you. New stories, new discoveries and plenty of reasons to stay connected! 🟢 Follow us and don’t miss what’s coming next!

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What if one family can bring together two cultures at once? 🇲🇨 🔘 Meet Shammara Ardin Angelique from Indonesia. Her dad is from Palembang, her mom is from Padang — so from childhood, her life has been a mix of different traditions, dishes, and family stories. In the #culturalcode cards, Shammara talks about batik and kebaya, Kartini Day, and the two flavors of her childhood — pempek and rendang. Swipe through and discover Indonesia through Shammara’s eyes 💚

We keep receiving thousands of thank-you messages in texts and videos 💌 Every one of them warms our hearts! One of these videos came from Kiambote Belandina, a participant of the IFY–2026. Thank you for sharing your emotions! 🩷 And today, we want to thank all of you too: everyone who came to Ekaterinburg from 191 countries, became part of the Festival, made new friends, and shared a piece of their culture. Every one of you deserves a big thank-you, because together we are creating a future with more friendship, understanding, and opportunities for one another 🌏 💐 Follow your dream!

Imagine your city becoming Russia's next Youth Capital 2027! ⚡️ You can help make it happen! By October 31, share on social media why your city deserves to become Russia’s Youth Capital. Show everyone what makes it special and inspire people to vote for it! 👍 Together with the team at the Rosmolodezh Forums, we’ll select lucky winners from among those who publish a post. They’ll receive prizes! Here’s what you need to do: 📌Publish a post about your city. 📌Add the hashtags #МолодёжнаяСтолица2027 and #WorldYouthChoice, along with a hashtag featuring your city’s name. 📌Share a link to your post in the comments. 🔝 Show the world what makes your city special. It could be the next Youth Capital of Russia!

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It feels like fall in Russia has its own special vibe 🍂🍂 🕯🕯 Rain, early sunsets, blankets, 🕯🕯 tea, and favourite movies 🕯🕯 with that perfect cosy mood. But we wonder: is fall the same in other countries? We tried to find out and put together a movie list for your cosy fall night 🎬 So how do you spend your fall evenings? And do you even have fall where you live? 👀

Looks like we’ve found the deal of the century: trade your friend for lifetime passes to every festival 👀 Sound suspicious? Absolutely.

What should people learn about you in the first 30 seconds? 👍 A first meeting, a few minutes of conversation, and you already need to show who you are and how you can be useful. Experts will share how to build a strong self-presentation and personal brand, expand your network, develop leadership skills, motivate a team, and use AI to grow a business. 📍 Rustam Bagizov, an expert of the BRICS+ Youth Mentoring Program, talks about how to present yourself, build your personal brand, and connect with an international audience 🌍 Watch the video. These tips might help you start a conversation that changes everything ✨