Five thousand workers dance to "Kalinka" ahead of Ekaterinburg festival

Five thousand employees of a Russian trade and manufacturing company performed a coordinated dance to the traditional song "Kalinka" to promote the International Festival of Youth scheduled for Ekaterinburg in September 2026.

By Middle East Affairs
September 6, 2026
A large crowd of people in a darkened indoor venue holds up glowing red lights while dancing, with a stage visible in the background displaying a Russian flag.
Thousands of employees participate in a coordinated dance performance to "Kalinka" in Ekaterinburg, raising glowing lights in synchronized motion to promote the 2026 International Festival of Youth. (Daily News Egypt — Culture)
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Five thousand employees of a Russian trade and manufacturing company staged a flash mob dance to the song "Kalinka," a traditional Russian folk song, ahead of the International Festival of Youth 2026. The coordinated performance was organized to promote the event.

The International Festival of Youth will run from September 11 to 17, 2026, in Ekaterinburg, in the Urals region. The festival is part of Russia's Youth and Children national project.

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