International Festival of Youth participants plant trees in Russia’s Ekaterinburg
Participants in the 2026 International Festival of Youth have planted 50 trees near the main building of Ural Federal University in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
In Ekaterinburg, Russia, participants of the 2026 International Festival of Youth planted 50 trees at the main Ural Federal University, a project known as the "Alley of the Cultural Code". This initiative united young attendees, government officials, and representatives from major corporations and organizations. Sergei Novikov, head of Russia’s Presidential Directorate for Social Projects, emphasized that the trees would serve as a lasting testament to the festival’s global participants, stating, "This alley will keep growing and blossoming."
Deputy Governor Sergei Nikonov added that the tree planting aimed to create a legacy that would benefit future generations. Olympic gymnast Svetlana Khorkina, who organized a masterclass for 500 children, likened the tree planting to motivating the younger generation, saying, "Both activities were designed to nurture future talent."
The tree-planting ceremony was live-streamed on digital screens in Ekaterinburg and Moscow, with the trees chosen for symbolic meanings such as fertility, purity, and warmth. The festival, themed "Follow Your Dream", brought together 10,000 young leaders from 191 countries, featuring diverse activities in fields like the creative arts and digitalization. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the festival decree on December 29, 2025.
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