International
Festival of
Youth — 2026

10 000

participants

2 000

volunteers

190

member states

regions of Russia

Participant – the main
character of the event

Two participants in the WYF event stand side by side and smile: a man in a green sweatshirt and a woman in a blue sweater with a pattern. Both have lanyards with badges hanging around their necks.

Are you between 14 and 35 years old?
Do you want to change the world for the better??
Are you ready to become a part of the global youth community?

Then this is your chance!
Become a driving force at the IFY — 2026

Registration period:

From February 5 to April 30, 2026
And what if you missed the deadline, from May 1 to May 31, 2026, you can apply for an additional (reserve) stage

Volunteer is the heart
of the event

A smiling volunteer in an orange WYF uniform holds a large foam glove with Russian writing on it. Purple flags for the event are visible in the background.

Are you already 16 years old?
Do you live in Russia?
Are you a team player who motivates everyone, even when it’s raining outside and there is no coffee left?
Do you want to not just help with event organization, but leave your mark on the history of the Festival?

Join our friendly team right now!

Registration period

From December 5, 2025 to March 31, 2026

International Festival of Youth — 2026: the space where the global future is born

Here, borders are blurred, and cultures and professional communities come together to work towards a common goal — to make the world a better place. Thousands of young people from all over the globe will gather to find friends, form dream teams, exchange ideas, and launch real change.

Russia, with its long history of interethnic dialogue, opens its doors to this grand event. Together, we are creating a space where we can shape the image of a shared future — one that is open, fair, and full of opportunity for everyone.

Program

Trend-battles

An intellectual show where two experts with opposing views face off in an open discussion on hot and relevant topics. The winner is determined by the judges and the participants of the Festival.

TED talks

Inspiring presentations where experts and innovators share bold ideas that change the way we see the world.

Talk show

Lively discussion of relevant issues and different points of view.

Regional program in the format of expeditions

We invite you to become a participant of the program and together with us to "unravel" the cultural code of Russia. Through the history, nature and culture of the peoples, you will immerse yourself in the heritage of the past, modern achievements and images of the future of the country, and you will also be able to propose design solutions and ideas for partnership with the regions.

Rediscover Russia with the Expedition Program!

* To participate, you must fill in additional fields in the general registration form for the International Festival of Youth 2026.

We create unique research routes in the regions of Russia that go beyond the traditional tourism. Each expedition is focused on people, spaces and traditions.

1 000

participants

regions of Russia and the Republic of Abkhazia

days of the program

Together we create the future!

Share the biggest international youth event of 2026 with the world – join our team!

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A group of four young people in colorful clothing and vests jumps in the air on a street, smiling and posing with urban buildings in the background.

A collage of six festival scenes: a woman wearing a golden halo-like crown; a couple taking a selfie near a stage; a group of people doing crafts at a table; visitors posing with a large Cheburashka; two women in traditional folk costumes walking hand in hand; festival attendees enjoying the event.