Ivolga

We invite you to become participants of the District Youth Forum «iVolga». For more than 10 years the forum has been gathering the brightest youth representatives from all over the country in the Samara region. The event will be held from July 24 to July 29 at Mastryukovskaya glade in the Samara region. The Forum will bring together 1,400 participants aged 14 to 35 from different parts of the country. Traditionally, a tent camp will be organized for the participants.

This year the forum will include seven profiles, focused on participants aged 14 to 35 years and the main theme of the forum — the development of the Movement of the First in the regions of Russia:

• The «Science» profile is created for young scientists and researchers. The participants are expected to attend popular science lectures at the crossroads of several scientific directions and get acquainted with modern scientists and their achievements.

• The «IT and Digital Technologies» profile includes two directions:

The first is «Cybersport» for cyber athletes. Participants will solve problems by passing cybersport competitions and various levels of computer games. You will be able to get acquainted with modern technologies of cybersport development and new directions.

The second is «Cybersecurity» for young programmers. Participants will have to solve the tasks of recognizing potentially dangerous content and creating protective programs for network security of the forum participants. You will learn about modern approaches to information security, current fraud schemes and opportunities to prevent them.

• «Patriotism» profile will unite young people whose main principles are love for the Motherland and defense of the Fatherland.

The «Keepers of History» profile is for pupils of military-patriotic and search clubs and those who are fond of historical reconstruction. You will work with historical materials, recreate elements of historical events, study biographies and stories of our country’s heroes, and much more.

«The direction «Defenders» is for pupils of military-patriotic and search clubs, historical reconstruction clubs, students of military and power profile educational institutions, future and current employees of military and power departments. Participants will have to conduct tactical training for the participants. You will get acquainted with modern technologies and pass practical classes on military training.

• The profile «Culture and Art» includes two directions for the most creative and imaginative young people:

The direction «Art Studies» is for young people passionate about the study and preservation of cultural heritage, students of profile directions, young museum staff and young art educators. Participants will tackle the challenges of preserving cultural heritage objects and defining a cultural national code. You will communicate with contemporary cultural and artistic figures and take part in sessions on the formation of the cultural code of the regions of the Volga Federal District.

The direction «Creativity» is for young people who are engaged in music, theater, choreography and other types of this direction. Participants will create various creative products that will reflect the features of the game world. During the educational program you will meet with various cultural and art figures, take part in various master classes, and become co-organizers of cultural and creative activities for residents and guests of the Samara region.

• The «Rescue Service» profile is created for young people for whom saving lives is not just a profession, but a vocation. Participants can be members of volunteer search and rescue organizations, as well as young rescuers. Participants will have to solve the tasks of preparing and carrying out rescue operations. You will get acquainted with modern approaches and technologies, organization of preventive and preventive measures.

• The «Industrial Complex» profile is created for those who plan to link their professional activity with the industrial sector. The participants can be young specialists in various areas of the industrial complex and students of vocational and higher education institutions. Young people will join in recreating the game production cycle. You will get acquainted with modern technologies of industrial production organization, take practical classes with specialists in various fields and visit various enterprises of the Samara region.

• The Management profile awaits leaders of youth organizations and movements, representatives of youth political associations, opinion leaders, young state and municipal officials, members of youth advisory structures. Young people will join the organization of management processes that will allow each participant to realize his or her potential. You will get acquainted with modern technologies of management and involvement of people, learn the skills of negotiation and work with the target audience.

Traditionally, a grant competition will be held at the forum. Each forum participant will be able to submit an application, present his idea and receive financial support for project realization.

Dreamers change the world together with iVolga — we are waiting for you at the forum!