Overview
The World Youth Festival Directorate is accepting applications from eligible foreign citizens in Russia for International Start, a competitive two-week, full-time internship with its Department of International Cooperation in Moscow.
Complete internship details
Selected participants join the Directorate team for two weeks and work on real international-youth projects. The official programme page highlights involvement in major international youth events, development of international projects alongside experts, networking and practical work experience. The programme is office-based in Moscow.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be foreign citizens who work or study in Russia, be 18–35 years old, have Russian language proficiency at B1 level or above, and have either a university degree in an international or related field or practical experience with international projects. Applicants must be ready to work from the Directorate office in Moscow.
Tips for this internship
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- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official World Youth Festival Directorate event page while it displayed 'Registration opened' and stated that registration is open until 31 December 2026. The page describes a full-time two-week internship for foreign citizens, the Moscow location, age 18–35, Russian B1+, and the education/experience requirements. The page does not state a stipend or travel funding, so none is claimed.
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