The event in Ekaterinburg has attracted 10,000 young people from some 191 countries<\/p>\n
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the participants of the International Youth Festival as it got underway in the city of Ekaterinburg on Sunday.
\nIn his video address, Putin noted that the Russian word \u2018mir\u2019 simultaneously stands for peace and accord, as well as the world and humanity as a whole. This linguistic overlap is key to understanding the unique \u201ccharacter of Russia\u2019s multi-ethnic nation, our decisions and actions,\u201d the president said.
\n\u201cWe want every person to remain human and for their fate to be determined by things other than nationality, a wallet packed with money, status, or background,\u201d he stated, adding that Russia advocates equal access for every nation to medication, food, water, energy, and education opportunities, as well as the latest technology.
\n\u201cIf you share these aspirations, let\u2019s change the world together,\u201d Putin told the festival attendees.Putin\u2019s speech was greeted with an ovation from the participants, who had gathered at the Ekaterinburg-Expo International Exhibition Center.
\nThe deputy head of the presidential administration, Sergey Kirienko, also spoke, saying that \u201cwe\u2019ve got representatives from 191 countries here \u2013 we\u2019ve practically got the whole world here.\u201d The official emphasized that the festival attendees, including \u201cyoung leaders in politics, business, science, [and] media,\u201d are the ones who will shape the world in the coming years.
\nAccording to the event organizers, a total of 10,000 young people were invited to attend the gathering, which is being presented as a platform for international dialogue, cultural exchange, and joint discussion of global challenges.
\nAside from representatives of former Soviet Republics, a considerable number of young people from China, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Argentina are among the attendees. More than 100 participants from Western nations, such as France, the UK, and Italy, also received invitations.
\nThe International Youth Festival concludes on Thursday, September 17.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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