The World Youth Festival, hosted by Russia, has made a splash in the media, shattering the false narrative of a closed society hostile to foreigners. Watch Sputnik's exclusive video highlights from some of the festival's international guests.
Russian and foreign youth leaders from business, media, international cooperation, culture, science, education, volunteerism and charity have gathered at the largest event of its kind, the World Youth Festival.
After experiencing firsthand the vibrant culture and famous Russian hospitality, the participants of the event eagerly spoke to Sputnik to share their impressions, the unexpected things that stood out to them the most.
The event serves as an open platform for young, ambitious people who share Russia's vision of values, which radiates throughout the festival.
The World Youth Festival will take place March 1-7 in the federal district of Sirius, located in the southern Krasnodar Territory on the Black Sea coast of Russia. It brings together 20,000 young Russian and foreign experts in various fields from over 180 countries to discuss the most pressing international issues.
The World Youth Festival is taking place March 1-7 in the Sirius federal district, located in the south of the Krasnodar Territory on Russia's Black Sea coast. The event brings together 20,000 young Russian and foreign experts in various fields from more than 180 countries to discuss the most pressing international issues.
Putin's Address to Youth Festival: 'It's Up to You to Create Safe World'
Participants of the World Youth Festival dream about what a safe world should be like and it is up to them to create it, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“You are the young generation. You dream of what a safe world can and should be and it is up to you to create it,” Putin said in an address to festival participants. He noted that the festival will provide an opportunity to discuss this with peers.
"I am sure that your discussions will be interesting and useful to the widest audience, as well as your impressions about the events that will take place at the festival venues. And of course [your impressions] about Russia, about the people who live here. You will personally be able to see that, for example, a smile for us is not forced, but a sincere expression of feelings; and if we give our word, we always keep it," the Russian president said.
Vladimir Putin declared the World Youth Festival open in an address to the participants. The main message of his speech:
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He emphasized that Russia is being built as a country of opportunities for young people.
“We believe in you, young people. And we are building Russia as a country of opportunities for young people. And of course, we are always open to dialogue,” Putin said.
The World Youth Festival takes place from March 1 to 7 in the federal territory of Sirius.
The organizer of the festival is Rosmolodezh, while Sputnik is an official media partner.
World Youth Festival Kicks Off in Russia
The event provides a platform for young leaders and experts from 180 countries to seek solutions to the most pressing issues on the international agenda.
Sputnik comes to you live from the Russian federal territory of Sirius, where the World Youth Festival has begun.
More than 20,000 young Russians and foreigners from 180 countries who excel in science, business, sports, politics, charity, media and other important social spheres are taking part in the event.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin in his annual address to the country's legislature emphasized that young people are "Russia's future" and announced the launch of the national project "Youth of Russia".
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