'We Believe in You': Putin's Speech at World Youth Festival

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The world's largest youth festival is taking place in Russia's Sirius Federal Territory from March 1 to 7. The event is held at the venues used for during the 2014 Olympics.
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia is being built as a country of opportunities for young people.
“We believe in you, young people. And we are building Russia as a country of opportunities for young people. And of course, we are always open to dialogue,” Putin said.
The leader continued by saying that the participants of the World Youth Festival dream about what a safe world should be like, and it is up to them to create it.
“You are the young generation. You dream of what a safe world can and should be, and it is up to you to create it,” Putin said in an address to festival participants.
People take pictures with the statue of Cheburashka on the Sirius Federal Territory - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 27.02.2024
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He noted that the festival will provide an opportunity to discuss this with peers.
"I am sure that your discussions will be interesting and useful to the widest audience, as well as your impressions about the events that will take place at the festival venues. And of course [your impressions] about Russia, about the people who live here. You will personally be able to see that, for example, a smile for us is not forced, but a sincere expression of feelings; and if we give our word, we always keep it," the Russian president said.
The World Youth Festival takes place from March 1 to 7 in the federal territory of Sirius.
The organizer of the festival is Rosmolodezh, while Sputnik is an official media partner.
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