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Russia through our participants' eyes! 🇷🇺

Vladimiros Gkorin is originally from Greece. Now he lives in Cyprus and is actively involved in developing the international youth community.

In the cards, he shares his impressions of an unusual cold soup, the Russian mentality, and gives advice to those who are planning to visit Russia for the first time.

Swipe through and discover 5 facts about Russia through the eyes of a foreigner 👀
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The power of sport lies in the unity of nations! ⚽️

On this day, the opening ceremony for the Youth Mini-Football "International Friendship Cup" Tournament took place at the Kovilovo Sports Center.

8 teams from Russia, Serbia, Austria and Republika Srpska met on the field — young athletes who are united not only by the desire to win, but also by the ideas of friendship and mutual respect. The Russian Federation is represented by the "Shakhter" ("Miner" in English) football club from the Donetsk People's Republic.

Alexander Voloshin, Senator of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Ivanov, Director General of the WYFD ANO, as well as Milosh Tanaskovich, Director of the charity Foundation of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, addressed the participants with welcoming words.


💪 Unforgettable matches and new victories await us. May the strongest team win on the field and may brotherhood prevail beyond it!
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How do you celebrate Christmas in your country? 🎄

Every place has its own traditions, vibes, and little rituals — and that’s what makes this season so special.

🇷🇺 In Russia, for example, Christmas is celebrated on January 7. Families usually gather at home, attend church services, and spend a calm, cozy evening together.

🇪🇸 In Spain, Christmas means big family dinners, plenty of seafood on the table, and long nights spent talking and celebrating together.

👇 Now it’s your turn, how do you celebrate Christmas in your country?

Share your traditions in the comments and add a photo of the way it looks like — you might see yourself in our posts on December 25 🎄
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More and more young people in Libya are discovering the WYFD 🇱🇾

The WYFD Project Office in Libya visited an international school to present the Directorate’s activities and the International platform of opportunities. Students from different countries joined the meeting, creating a truly multicultural atmosphere.

Our colleagues talked about the Festival’s legacy, educational and training programs, and simple ways to get involved. The session turned into a live dialogue: questions, ideas, real interest and great energy 🤝

This visit is another step in inspiring and empowering the next generation of global young leaders 🩷
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The "International Friendship Cup" has come to an end, and we are summing up the results:

1st Place — FC "Serbia 15" (Austria, Salzburg) 🇦🇹

2nd Place — FC "Voevodina" (Serbia, Novi Sad) 🇷🇸

3rd Place — FC "Shakhter" (Russia, DPR) 🇷🇺

Congratulations to all the participants, and special thanks to the Foundation of the First Apostles Peter and Paul for organizing this tournament.

🤝 The matches and awards have come to an end, but the friendship born on the field will stay in our hearts for a long time!
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From the WYF Assembly to a Film Premiere — see how our participant made it happen 🟢

Adadiy Ibragimov, participant of the WYF-2024 and the World Youth Festival Assembly-2025, proved that the skills gained at the Festival really work in real life.

He continued his journey in the “Media” track, where he developed his professional skills and immediately put them into practice.

And as a result he made a documentary called “Actor of Our Time”, featuring well-known figures from the film world. Its premiere took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, bringing together people passionate about creativity, theater, and cinema 🎬

Adadiy’s story is a great example of how the WYFD projects become growth points, helping young talents turn ideas into real projects.

Follow the link and see how the Assembly participants create real magic 🙂
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New Year is just around the corner — and the vibe is already here

We stopped by the International Friendship Club of the Mari El Republic to see how our activists are creating the holiday mood. They hosted a PowerPoint Night — not the usual one, but a special New Year edition.

After that, everyone decorated the Christmas tree, sang songs, played games, danced, and simply enjoyed the moment 🎄

International students from different countries also joined the event, making the atmosphere even more warm and multicultural 🌍

How about you? Are you getting ready for the New Year?
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