From June 24, the 10th International Youth Forum "Eurasia Global" was held in Orenburg. On Youth Day, the forum was officially closed during a celebratory concert on the city's main square.
"Every day, through your hard work, you, the youth, are shaping the future of our region. You have the desire to change, improve, and make the world around you better. This is confirmed by our 10th anniversary forum, "Eurasia Global", which brought together young people from 53 countries and 82 regions of Russia! The forum is coming to an end, and today, its participants are here on the square. Guys, you have proven that young people are always ready for dialogue, even when speaking different languages. You have prepared important solutions to strengthen international cooperation. I thank each of you for your participation and, of course, we look forward to seeing you again at the "Eurasia Global" forum," said Acting Governor of the Orenburg Region, Yevgeny Solntsev, addressing the forum participants from the stage.
Yevgeny Solntsev also congratulated forum volunteer Nikita Demidov from Perm and volunteer corps manager Anna Lyubchenko from Orenburg on their engagement, which took place this year at "Eurasia Global".
"For all ten years, we have strived to make "Eurasia Global" both engaging and meaningful. I believe this is not just another forum, but a place where people meet year after year, forge new friendships, bring projects to life, and even start families. We thank all participants for their contributions – I'm confident your ideas will find practical application. This year, we've showcased the full beauty of Orenburg Region, and we'll always be delighted to welcome back everyone who chooses to revisit our hospitable land! Thank you all! And happy anniversary, "Eurasia Global"!", said Sergey Molchanov, Director of the Youth Policy Department of Orenburg Region, addressing the forum participants.
The past days have been filled with vibrant emotions. Forum participants got to know each other and established connections that will bear fruit in the near future. The young attendees also discovered Orenburg Region – its landmarks and unique local flavor. They visited the Orenburg Nature Reserve, the "Orenburg Down Shawls" production facility, and the "Hermitage-Eurasia" Museum with its one-of-a-kind Jasper Room. The forum participants enjoyed a performance by the Orenburg State Academic Russian Folk Choir and even took part in the immersive concert-performance "Music in the Steppe".
"Eurasia Global" has left an incredible impression on me. I’ve long dreamed of attending an international forum. I gained so many practical skills, took part in creating projects that unite all of Russia and the world, and every day we discovered something new about Orenburg Region. The cultural program was so rich – it all made a huge impact. I’ll definitely come back here again!" shared Ekaterina Khmelevskaya from Kursk region.
But most importantly, the participants did tremendous work – they contributed their ideas and developed projects aimed at establishing a multipolar world. The business program was divided into two tracks: discussing the development prospects for the International Friendship Clubs of the World Youth Festival Directorate, and working on the adaptation of foreigners in Russia. As a result, a catalog of successful regional practices from the International Friendship Clubs was compiled, along with proposed services and solutions addressing the key challenges faced by foreign youth after relocation.
"I'm truly delighted to come to Russia and participate in this forum because I'm learning so much here. In particular, I'm learning how to organize various events and implement interesting projects. After last year's "Eurasia Global", we were able to organize a large festival for 500 people back home. Here I'm gaining tremendous knowledge and skills that I'll be able to put into practice. I would very much like to live and study in Russia. I'm even starting to consider pursuing a master's degree here. Yes, perhaps the language barrier might pose a challenge but for me, Russia represents love and peace. Together we can change this world for the better, overcoming all difficulties," shared Danny Vintimilla from Ecuador.
The International Youth Forum "Eurasia Global" was organized by the Government of Orenburg Region, co-organized by the World Youth Festival Directorate with support from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh).
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.
