The Sixth World Festival of Youth and Students (1957)

The Sixth World Festival of Youth and Students, held in 1957 in Moscow, was a large international gathering organized by the World Federation of Democratic Youth. It aimed to promote global peace, solidarity, and cultural exchange among young people from around the world during the Cold War era. Thousands of students and young activists participated, engaging in discussions, performances, and exhibitions that reflected shared hopes for a more unified, peaceful future. The festival also served as a platform for promoting socialist ideals and strengthening ties among youth of different nations, especially those aligned with or influenced by the Soviet Union.