SocietyRussia’s International Youth Festival reportedly drew 191 countries — with unrestricted internet for foreigners, but not Russians
The International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg reportedly brought together representatives of 191 countries. Foreign attendees received unrestricted Wi-Fi and SIM cards enabling access to blocked services, while Russian participants were confined to a restricted network. Officials said the arrangement would help foreign guests promote Russia abroad. The event also featured Sergey Lavrov’s warning that a Russia-Europe war would be “very short” and praise for Alabuga Polytech, where students assemble Shahed-type drones.
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Russia’s International Youth Festival reportedly drew 191 countries — with unrestricted internet for foreigners, but not Russians
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