'Russian Method': Algerian Blogger Shares Impressions of World Youth Festival in Russia

Ibrahim Ben Aissa, a versatile linguist proficient in five languages including French, Arabic, English and Russian, is a content creator and social media activist focused on sharing insights about Russia with audiences in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ibrahim's journey of studying in Russia since 2019 and engaging in media activities for Russia's Ministry of Education added depth to his contributions in fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting educational exchange.

Speaking about his objectives for attending the World Youth Festival, the Algerian blogger emphasized the significance of networking, idea exchange, and personal development through interactions with other international participants.

He expressed his admiration for the meticulous organization of the event and indicated his desire to learn from the Russian approach with a view to potentially replicate a similar festival in his home country.

"Now I'm trying to develop myself because one of my goals is to try to make the same thing, almost the same forum or festival in my country. Yeah, we have this in our country, but it's not the same thing," he told Sputnik Africa. "Well, there is the Russian method. I like this level of organization; I call it the 'Russian method' because it's really well organized. Every detail counts."

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Addressing misconceptions about Russia's international standing, Ibrahim challenged the notion of Russia being "isolated" by highlighting the diverse representation at the festival, with attendees hailing from over 140 countries.

"Well, if Russia was an isolated country, in this event, this festival wouldn't have representative from more than 140 countries. It's almost more than half of the countries of the world. I don't consider that Russia is isolated," Ibrahim argued.

He underscored Russia's active diplomatic engagements and emphasized the interconnectedness of nations, dispelling Western notions of isolation and portraying Russia as a dynamic player on the global stage.

In discussing the future of Africa and the role of youth and partnerships with nations like Russia, Ibrahim articulated his belief in Africa's potential as a rich and resourceful continent.

"Well, I consider that Africa is a rich continent," he stated. "So I believe that if we take the potential of Africa, and we use, as I call it, the 'Russian method' to organize things, we can make something really big."

Sputnik is the information partner of the World Youth Festival.