Russia is hosting about 10,000 young people from across the world at the 2026 International Youth Festival in Ekaterinburg, which runs until September 17 and showcases culture, technology, innovation and international cooperation through fashion, food, art, sports and cultural exchanges.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited young leaders from around the world to participate in projects in Russia, framing the invitation as part of Moscow's broader advocacy for international relations based on sovereign equality, fairness, and mutual respect. In his September 13 address to the 2026 International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg, Putin said Russia welcomed young people interested in contributing to projects in the country, whether in Russia or in their home nations.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a more equitable global order in which every country is free to determine its own development path without external interference, placing national sovereignty, equality and access to essential resources at the centre of his vision for international cooperation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the 2026 International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg on September 13, calling on young people worldwide to work together towards building a more open and equitable international system. He argued that young people have an opportunity to influence global affairs amid rapid technological and social change.
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