Russia inspires

At VK Fest, the conversation was about what brings us together — Russia, creativity, and the people behind the stories.

Young content creators — Salman Alsaafi from Egypt, Aelita Ametova and Karina Dubishina from Russia, Calem Cobbinah from Ghana, and Roman Dubinin from Australia — took part in the Blogger Lounge at the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs’ Creators’ Dacha space.

They shared their experiences of living in Russia, spoke about opportunities for creativity and professional growth, and discussed what helps young creators make meaningful content and connect with audiences today.

Our creators also joined activities at the House of the First, hosted by our friends from the Movement of the First.

In less than two months, 10 000 young leaders from 190 countries will come together at the IFY–2026 in Ekaterinburg. One of the Festival’s key spaces will be the Media Hub — a place where young people from around the world will create international media projects together.

And the story won’t end there — the best content will appear on the Festival screens, giving everyone the chance to experience inspiring stories created by young people from across the globe!