Photo Gallery: Preparations for World Youth Festival in Russia

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From March 1 to 7, Russia's Sirius Federal Territory will host the world's largest youth event by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The location of the event will involve all the venues of the 2014 Olympics.
The World Youth Festival will host 20,000 young Russian and foreign leaders in the fields of business, media, international cooperation, culture, science, education, volunteerism and charity, sports and various spheres of public life.
The festival is a platform for open communication and exchange of opinions, where everyone can express their point of view and be heard, unite to solve social problems and help each other to build a just world, according to the event's website.
As the head of the Sirius Federal Territory Dmitry Plishkin said, the preparations for the festival are almost complete, and the authorities are waiting for guests and participants of a major world event.
Sputnik is the information partner of the World Youth Festival.
Check out Sputnik Africa's photo gallery covering preparations for the largest youth event in the world!
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People take pictures with the statue of Cheburashka on the Sirius Federal Territory.

People take pictures with the statue of Cheburashka on the Sirius Federal Territory. - Sputnik Africa
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People take pictures with the statue of Cheburashka on the Sirius Federal Territory.

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Cyclists on a road near the Sirius Federal Territory during preparations for the World Youth Festival.

Cyclists on a road near the Sirius Federal Territory during preparations for the World Youth Festival. - Sputnik Africa
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Cyclists on a road near the Sirius Federal Territory during preparations for the World Youth Festival.

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Volunteers preparing for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory.

Volunteers preparing for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory. - Sputnik Africa
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Volunteers preparing for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory.

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Flags on the facade of an apartment building during preparations for the World Youth Festival.

Flags on the facade of an apartment building during preparations for the World Youth Festival. - Sputnik Africa
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Flags on the facade of an apartment building during preparations for the World Youth Festival.

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Workers install road signs during preparations for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory.

Workers install road signs during preparations for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory. - Sputnik Africa
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Workers install road signs during preparations for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory.

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The Sirius Federal Territory during preparations for the World Youth Festival.

The Sirius Federal Territory during preparations for the World Youth Festival. - Sputnik Africa
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The Sirius Federal Territory during preparations for the World Youth Festival.

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Volunteers preparing for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory.

Volunteers preparing for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory. - Sputnik Africa
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Volunteers preparing for the World Youth Festival on the Sirius Federal Territory.

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The statue of Cheburashka on the Sirius Federal Territory.

The statue of Cheburashka on the Sirius Federal Territory. - Sputnik Africa
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The statue of Cheburashka on the Sirius Federal Territory.

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