Connecting Youth Across Borders
Summary
The World Youth Festival 2026 in Yekaterinburg brought together about 10,000 young people from around the world to share ideas, culture, and opportunities for collaboration. The event opened with a message from Vladimir Putin and closed with remarks by Sergey Lavrov, while Nepali participants joined the parade and cultural activities.
Key Points
- Russia hosted around 10,000 young people from across the world at the World Youth Festival 2026 in Yekaterinburg.
- The writer describes the festival as a platform for cultural exchange, science and technology programs, and new international friendships.
- The event opened with a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin and ended with an address by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- Nepali participants joined the parade and other activities, including chanting “Rato Ra Chandra Surya.”