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Young innovators showcase scientific projects at International Festival of Youth

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Young innovators showcase scientific projects at International Festival of Youth

At the International Festival of Youth 2026, 60 school children presented innovative projects across science, technology, digitalization, creative industries, sports, media, and civic engagement. The events, held in the Pioneer House of the Specialized Education and Research Center (SERC), featured seven tracks, with science and technology dominating at 21 projects.

Other tracks included creative industries (11), digitalization and IT (8), and public administration (6). Sports, media, and civic engagement tracks each showcased four projects. Visitors interacted with creators at booths across four floors of the Pioneer House, discussing their creations and the development process. Notable projects included "Invisible Digit: An Objective Vision Speed Test," which assessed visual perception thresholds using hardware and software, and "Ethnodesign: A Contemporary Interpretation of Traditional Ornaments," a two-meter tall art object merging traditional ornaments with modern aesthetics.

Artur Orlov, Hero of Russia and Chairman of the Movement of the First, praised the festival, stating it fostered original developments and future technological leadership. Anton Gusev, Deputy Head of the Talent and Success Educational Foundation, highlighted the global perspective of the participants, who tackled pressing world challenges.

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