On April 14, an exhibition dedicated to the World Youth Festival’s Birthday opened in Nizhny Novgorod. The biggest international youth event took place from March 1 to 7 on the Sirius federal territory, bringing together 20,000 young leaders from 190 countries.

The first visitors included participants of the International Friendship Club of the Nizhny Novgorod Region from Russia, India, Morocco and other countries. Club activists dived into the city's atmosphere, practiced Russian, and discussed the importance of international youth initiatives.

The exhibition featured 80 vivid photographs displayed on columns along the city's main street – Bolshaya Pokrovskaya. Exhibition visitors learned 40 interesting facts about the WYF-2024. For example, Nizhny Novgorod residents explored the key events and famous speakers of the Festival, main facilities of the World Youth City, and the WYF International Airport, watched thousands of young people from around the world dressed in national costumes participate in the “World Youth Parade”, learned about foreign participants' trips under the regional programme, and much more.

“This tour was absolutely amazing! Attending the exhibition about the World Youth Festival and learning so much about Bolshaya Pokrovskaya street, the city and its history is priceless. On top of that, we practiced Russian in a lively, friendly atmosphere, among people from different countries. I really enjoyed it. We shared our impressions and got a sense of unity that such events bring. Thank you for this wonderful experience!”, shared Pirot Aland Abbas, participant of the International Friendship Club of the Nizhny Novgorod Region.

In September 2024, Nizhny Novgorod will host the World Youth Festival Assembly. The event will bring together 2,000 young leaders from Russia and abroad.

Overview:

The World Youth Festival took place on March 1–7, 2024 in Sirius, according to the Decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the development of international youth cooperation. The WYF-2024 brought together 20,000 young leaders from 190 countries.

On the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation, the WYF will be held in Russia on a regular basis – once in six years. Also, every six years 10,000 young people from all over the world will get together at the World Youth Festival Forum, and in between, international themed assemblies for 2,000 participants will be held under the auspices of the WYF. The first Assembly is scheduled to take place in September 2025 in Nizhny Novgorod. Festival events of various formats will be held in Russia annually.

According to the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation on the preservation and development of the Festival legacy, the World Youth Festival Directorate continues the work aimed at strengthening international youth cooperation.