{"id":94627,"date":"2025-09-18T04:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T04:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=94627"},"modified":"2025-09-18T04:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T04:28:00","slug":"international-youth-leaders-converge-on-russia-for-world-youth-festival-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=94627","title":{"rendered":"International Youth Leaders converge on Russia for World Youth Festival Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The World Youth Festival Assembly officially commenced its business programme today, September 18 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, welcoming 2,000 young leaders from 120 nations, including a significant contingent from across the African continent.<\/p>\n

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The event aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue and collaborative future-building among the world\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n

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The assembly, which saw its first participants arrive on September 17, brings together 1,000 Russian and 1,000 international delegates for a series of 86 events spanning seven key areas: media, creative industries, public administration, entrepreneurship, sports, education and science, and digitalisation.<\/p>\n

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From Ghana, there are five young participants from different fields.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Moving beyond traditional formats, the programme features interactive lectures, talk shows, case study sessions, and workshops. <\/p>\n

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A central focus will be on \u201ctrend battles,\u201d where experts debate pressing global issues. One highly anticipated session, \u201cAI. Helper or Enemy,\u201d will feature perspectives from Aisha Bin (UAE), a digital transformation expert, and Alexander Rapoport (Russia), a psychotherapist and media personality.<\/p>\n

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A significant highlight for delegates from BRICS nations and the Global South is the official launch of the BRICS International Business Mentoring Programme. <\/p>\n

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A dedicated case study session, \u201cThe Power of Mentoring,\u201d will see experts from Russia, Indonesia, and Iran share best practices and discuss how mentoring can unlock potential, particularly for women leaders and young entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

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Fifty international participants will undertake a unique three-day media intensive run by the New Media Workshop. This course, focusing on content creation, neural networks, and countering misinformation, is designed to form a new international content centre to produce youth-focused media about Russia.<\/p>\n

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Reflecting the event\u2019s inclusive spirit, a parallel programme for teenagers aged 14-17, organised by the Movement of the First, will focus on intercultural dialogue, teamwork, and respect for diversity. <\/p>\n

These young participants will develop their own projects and collaborate on an immersive, improvisational theatre performance.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the business agenda, the festival offers a rich cultural experience. Delegates can engage in masterclasses on Russian folk crafts, enjoy traditional tea ceremonies, and participate in unique interactive events. <\/p>\n

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Partners like the presidential platform Russia \u2013 Country of Opportunities are creating an epicentre of Russian hospitality, while the Bank of Russia will host sessions on financial literacy and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n

Zarad Esraa, a student from Egypt studying in Russia, shared her enthusiasm: \u201cIt was a dream come true for me to be a part of this great large-scale event\u2026 Russia gives young people a chance. In other countries we don\u2019t see this support; we can\u2019t share our ideas as freely.\u201d<\/p>\n