{
  "id": 7106822,
  "title": "100 young journalists lead coverage of International Festival of Youth in Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/100-young-journalists-lead-coverage-of-international-festival-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T11:52:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/100-young-journalists-lead-coverage-of-international-festival-of-youth-in-russia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A team of one hundred young journalists from various countries has commenced reporting on the 2026 International Festival of Youth, held in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Chosen through a rigorous selection process, these young correspondents are part of the Children’s Newsroom established by the Movement of the First. Their duties encompass live broadcasts, news reportage, short video production, podcast recording, and guest interviews throughout the week-long event. The young journalists hail from countries such as Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Pakistan, and Kyrgyzstan.\n\nThe initiative, coordinated via two practical media laboratories—“News of the First” and “Cool Radio,” offers participants an opportunity to hone journalistic skills and apply them immediately. Chairman of the Board of the Movement of the First, Artur Orlov, highlighted that the young journalists are gaining knowledge and skills that they are applying in real-time—recording podcasts, conducting interviews with distinguished guests, and managing live broadcasts. He expressed confidence that the festival would be a memorable experience and that the media content created by the young journalists would significantly enhance their creative portfolios.\n\nIncluded in this international newsroom are participants chosen through the festival’s media track, contestants from the “Media Attraction” competition, and existing correspondents for the News of the First programme. Further, accredited festival attendees interested in content creation can utilize the newsroom’s interactive production areas. A dedicated media stand at the festival serves as a production and broadcasting hub, showcasing live broadcasts and videos created by the young journalists, as well as selected content from other participants. Digital screens exhibit these broadcasts and videos, alongside chosen content from other festival contributors.\n\nA participant from Kyrgyzstan, Aiperi Tashtanbekova, shared that her involvement with the newsroom is aiding her in recognizing her strengths and developing skills that could be beneficial for her future career. She noted that sessions on audio and radio production had introduced her to creative media formats beyond traditional video and social media. Another attendee, Kaarvi Amit Desai from India, emphasized the program's value in acquiring practical knowledge and exchanging ideas with peers from diverse backgrounds. She expressed her desire to leave with concrete knowledge and ideas applicable to her future projects. Practical sessions for the two media laboratories are taking place at Pioneer House, where participants collaborate with mentors to develop their own media projects. The Cool Radio laboratory’s broadcasters are airing daily and producing pilot episodes of programs expected to reach international audiences during and after the festival.\n\nThe produced content will feature in ten special episodes of the “News of the First Diaries” dedicated to the festival. The International Festival of Youth, themed “Follow Your Dream,” is currently underway in Ekaterinburg from September 11 to 17, 2026, and has gathered 10,000 young leaders from 191 countries, including 5,000 Russians and 5,000 international participants.",
  "summary": "A team of 100 young journalists has begun covering key activities at the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia.",
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  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "International Festival of Youth participants plant trees in Russia’s Ekaterinburg",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/international-festival-of-youth-participants-plant-trees-in-russias",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:50:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}