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“We went there, it seemed, to build a power plant but in reality, we built a symbol of national pride. We built an object that the entire country is proud of,” Timonov emphasised.
The International Festival of Youth (IFY‑2026) took place in Yekaterinburg from September 11 to 17 under the motto “Follow Your Dream.” The festival drew over 113,000 applications from around the world and welcomed 10,000 participants from 191 countries. Bangladesh was strongly represented, with around 90 delegates joining the event, said a press release.
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