On July 19, 2026, the BRICS International School: Junior Track was successfully held at the Russian Children's Center Okean in Vladivostok. The educational program was organized by the BRICS Expert Council-Russia and the Russian Children's Center Okean.
The event brought together 264 participants aged 13–17, including children from Russia and China, creating a vibrant international environment for learning, cultural exchange, and friendship. Participants represented 25 regions of Russia, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Moscow Oblast, Vladimir Oblast, Voronezh Oblast, Volgograd Oblast, Ryazan Oblast, Saratov Oblast, Tula Oblast, Ivanovo Oblast, Kostroma Oblast, Kaliningrad Oblast, Kirov Oblast, Irkutsk Oblast, Novosibirsk Oblast, Omsk Oblast, Samara Oblast, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Tomsk Oblast, Perm Krai, Altai Krai, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Kamchatka Krai, Khabarovsk Krai, Primorsky Krai, the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Republic of Mordovia, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Zabaykalsky Krai, and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
The event brought together 264 participants aged 13–17, including children from Russia and China, creating a vibrant international environment for learning, cultural exchange, and friendship. Participants represented 25 regions of Russia, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Moscow Oblast, Vladimir Oblast, Voronezh Oblast, Volgograd Oblast, Ryazan Oblast, Saratov Oblast, Tula Oblast, Ivanovo Oblast, Kostroma Oblast, Kaliningrad Oblast, Kirov Oblast, Irkutsk Oblast, Novosibirsk Oblast, Omsk Oblast, Samara Oblast, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Tomsk Oblast, Perm Krai, Altai Krai, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Kamchatka Krai, Khabarovsk Krai, Primorsky Krai, the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Republic of Mordovia, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Zabaykalsky Krai, and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
The program was attended by participants from nine "Dobro" and "Media" squads, who actively engaged in every stage of the educational program.
Throughout the day, participants explored the values of international cooperation and the BRICS agenda through an interactive format specifically designed for young audiences. The program included engaging lectures, quizzes, hands-on master classes, dance activities, and team-building sessions, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and intercultural dialogue.
The event received enthusiastic feedback from participants, many of whom noted that it was their first opportunity to learn about BRICS in such an accessible and engaging way.
Throughout the day, participants explored the values of international cooperation and the BRICS agenda through an interactive format specifically designed for young audiences. The program included engaging lectures, quizzes, hands-on master classes, dance activities, and team-building sessions, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and intercultural dialogue.
The event received enthusiastic feedback from participants, many of whom noted that it was their first opportunity to learn about BRICS in such an accessible and engaging way.
"I had heard about BRICS many times on the news before, but this was the first time I truly learned about its history and how the organization was created. The lecture was incredibly interesting, and now I'll understand much more when I hear about BRICS in the future. I'm really happy I had the opportunity to take part."
Maria
Participant of the BRICS International School: Junior Track in Okean, 2026
"I really enjoyed today's lecture and learning about the different BRICS countries. The quiz made everything even more exciting, and my favorite part was the creative workshop, where we could use our imagination and express our ideas through art."
Polina
Participant of the BRICS International School: Junior Track in Okean, 2026
"Today the BRICS International School came to our camp at Okean and gave us a fascinating introduction to the history of BRICS and its member countries. We also took part in an interactive quiz and painted Matryoshka dolls. Everything was fun, engaging, and easy to understand. I really enjoyed the experience."
Anna
Participant of the BRICS International School: Junior Track in Okean, 2026
"Before today, I didn't know much about BRICS, but now I've learned so many interesting things. I especially liked that the program wasn't just a lecture—we could immediately apply what we had learned during the quiz. The creative workshop was another highlight because we had complete freedom to express ourselves. I painted a Matryoshka inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and I absolutely loved it."
Valeria
Participant of the BRICS International School: Junior Track in Okean, 2026
The Junior Track continues to expand the educational mission of the BRICS International School: New Generation. Earlier this year, the initiative successfully debuted in New Delhi, India, where it brought together 60 students from local schools. The Vladivostok edition marked another important milestone in the program's international development, demonstrating growing interest in BRICS educational initiatives among younger generations.
Since its establishment in 2017, the BRICS International School has united participants from more than 60 countries, creating an international community of 1000+ young leaders committed to dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation. The Junior Track at Okean further strengthened this mission by introducing school-aged participants to the principles of global partnership in an engaging and inspiring format.
