International Youth Festival

The International Youth Festival, implemented as part of the "Youth and Children" national project, will be held in Yekaterinburg from September 11 to 17, 2026. Registration is open until April 30, 2026.

The festival, held under the motto "Follow Your Dream. Together with Russia," will not only serve as a space for open international dialogue and the unification of nations, but also as a showcase for the best Russian projects and practices. It will show young leaders abroad the real Russia – a country of boundless opportunity, where everyone can find their calling and turn their dreams into reality.

The festival will feature 10,000 young leaders from 190 countries. Traditionally, 1,000 teenagers aged 14 to 17 will participate.

Festival participants will become part of a global international community of proactive youth. Together, they will shape the image of the future – a multipolar world based on cooperation and the search for a balance of interests.

A new feature of the festival will be the industry-based approach to forming foreign delegations. The festival will bring together the best representatives from the following fields: creative industries, public administration, science and education, sports, entrepreneurship, media, digitalization and IT, and the social sector – those who are already shaping the future of their countries and the world.

Participants will enjoy a rich, informative, cultural, educational, sports, excursion, and children's program.

The festival program will be a space for action, where participants will enjoy not only lectures and discussions but also practical workshops that will allow them to gain valuable experience.

A separate highlight will be an exhibition of Russian achievements, showcasing the potential of science, industry, culture, and the country's regions.

A volunteer corps will assist with the festival and guide participants and guests. Registration for volunteers for the International Youth Festival is open until March 31, 2026. You can become a festival volunteer from the age of 16. Applicants must have experience in volunteering and community service, knowledge of foreign languages, a high level of motivation, communication skills, and the ability to work in a team.

In the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, declared by the President of Russia, the festival will become a truly unifying event, clearly demonstrating to the world the richness, diversity, and uniqueness of the traditions of the peoples of our country.

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Apply for the Volunteer Program

Contact Information:

Russian Participants
Head of Regional Cooperation Department, ANO "DVFM"
Anton Demidov
E-mail: A.Demidov@wyffest.com

International Participants
Head of International Participants and Alumni Department, ANO "DVFM"
Anastasia Chernobrivchenko
E-mail: international@wyffest.com

Volunteer Selection
Deputy Head of Regional Cooperation Department, ANO "DVFM"
Regina Denisova
E-mail: r.denisova@wyffest.com