19th World Festival of Youth and Students
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Host country
Russia
RussiaDateOctober 14–22, 2017
Motto"For peace, solidarity and social justice, we are fighting against imperialism - respecting our past, we are building our future!"
CitiesSochi
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| Host country | Russia |
| Date | October 14–22, 2017 |
| Motto | "For peace, solidarity and social justice, we are fighting against imperialism - respecting our past, we are building our future!" |
| Cities | Sochi |
| Participants | 20,000, from 180 countries |
| Follows | 18th World Festival of Youth and Students |
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The 19th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) was opened on October 14, 2017, in Sochi, Russia. The festival attracted 20,000 people from 180 countries. The opening ceremony of the Festival was held in the arena of the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi.[1] The official slogan of the festival is "For peace, solidarity and social justice, we are fighting against imperialism - respecting our past, we are building our future!".[2]
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the All-Russian Youth Educational Forum criticizing the coverage of the festival saying that "it is necessary to avoid politicizing the festival and devote it to young people".[3]
