The day has come

Applications for the International Festival of Youth–2026 are officially open!

Ekaterinburg, Russia. 10 000 participants. More than 190 countries.

This September, the capital of the Urals will bring together young people who are already changing the world: studying, launching projects, finding like-minded friends, and building international connections.

What’s waiting for you at the IFY–2026?

10 000 participants from 190 countries
5000 from Russia and 5000 from abroad

Youth of all ages
1000 teenagers aged 14 to 17 with a special youth program

Support at every step
2000 volunteers will be there to help throughout the Festival

Russia beyond the Festival
After the main program, participants will travel on expeditions across Russian regions and to the Republic of Abkhazia

The IFY–2026 is held as part of the national project “Youth and Children” and continues the big festival movement

Apply by April 30!

Follow your dream. Together with Russia.

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