All-Russian "Razgon" student community festival opens at the National Centre RUSSIA

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On 19 September, 1,200 participants from different regions of the country — dancers, agronomists, future journalists and robotics enthusiasts — gathered at the National Centre RUSSIA for the All-Russian "Razgon" Student Community Festival, timed to coincide with World Russian Unity Day. The participants will present their work and achievements over the past year, get to know one another and exchange experience across a wide range of fields. The programme includes the community's key projects, creative and educational formats, performances by artists and bloggers, a large-scale contest for choreographic groups, interactive spaces and special activities from partners.

"Within the system of opportunities created by the President for Russia's young people, the "Razgon" community holds a special place. After all, everything the whole country is proud of today was once someone's dream. But there were people who managed to turn that dream into the purpose of their lives and devote their will and energy to it. And that is the main thing that unites you! This is Russia's unique strength — everyone is given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and try their hand in a wide range of fields," said Sergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia. 

He also emphasised that the National Centre RUSSIA is a space that brings together everything our country is proud of. And all of it was once someone's dream. Sergei Kiriyenko expressed confidence that the new National Centre RUSSIA building, which will open in 2029, will also feature projects by members of the "Razgon" community.

Katerina Tikhonova, Director General of Innopraktika, addressed the festival participants: "'Razgon' came into being only because of you. We created it because you are interested in things, and all the community's projects reflect exactly that. I hope there will be more such projects. We have a platform where our large community can come together once a year and share ideas with one another. Let us create as many opportunities as possible so that everyone can try themselves in something they genuinely enjoy, find like-minded people and bring their ideas to life. Let us think together." 

One of the event's central features was a live link-up with 15 regional "Razgon" teams. Participants in "Razgon Agro" joined the broadcast; they study the modern industry and gain practical experience at real enterprises as part of the "Interns" project. International participants in Innopraktika lecture programmes and captains of theatre teams from Russia also joined: together, they recreate episodes from Russian and world history. Participants also spoke with representatives of the "Frontoviki" community, which brings together young servicemen and those who have already returned to civilian life, continue their education, build careers and share their experience with their peers. The "Razgon Maximus" team also greeted participants. 

"This year, together with the Movement of the First, we launched a new area — 'Razgon Maximus', a robotics reality show that brought together talented schoolchildren from across Russia. Participants worked in teams, built robots, completed engineering challenges and solved real technological problems. And, by the way, the premiere is coming very soon — the first episode is about to launch! <...> Today, 'Razgon' already has an entire system of areas — from technology and agriculture to history, culture and education. Here you can do more than simply watch a project from the outside: you can find an area that genuinely interests you and in which you can try your hand," said Anna Dunaeva, coordinator of the "Razgon" community. 

The festival also featured the premiere of a production by the "Razgon Constellations" project. Students from GITIS, blogger Younger and international participants in the Innopraktika Lecture Hall from Brazil, Senegal, India and China appeared together on one stage. As part of the Lecture Hall, they study the Russian language and Russia's literary and cultural legacy, while at the festival they took part in the production alongside Russian performers. 

"This is my first time at this event, and when I arrived, the first thing that struck me was the sheer scale of what was happening. There are so many people united by one idea, so many talented and promising young people striving for something. Different cultures and different interests come together here, and that is exactly what makes it so inspiring and brings us all together," noted Daria Zotova, a student at the I.D. Kobzon Institute of Theatre Arts. 

The creation of a joint "Razgon Sport" project with Healthy Fatherland was also announced. The new initiative will bring together the community's sports projects and become a dedicated platform for developing youth teams and projects related to sport and an active lifestyle. The festival also features a special area for the "Smile of Russia" project, an All-Russian smile contest whose participants come from across the country. Throughout the day, guests can have their photo taken and join the project. A participant's photo selected following the festival will appear on a large "Smiles of Russia" poster. 

Participants are also taking part in intermodal sessions where they can join discussions and the creative process. Musical and theatrical performances, partner activities and a large-scale contest for choreographic groups will take place throughout the day.

The "Razgon" community was created at the initiative of Innopraktika with the support of Gazprombank. Over three years, it has brought together youth initiatives in a wide range of fields — from technology and the agricultural sector to culture, creativity and sport.