The Sirius press service announced that the federal district Sirius Day started at the Russia exhibition forum, where Elena Shmeleva, head of the council, outlined forthcoming initiatives and strategic directions. The event set the stage for a year of ambitious plans designed to support young people and nurture talent across multiple fields.
Key among the year’s commitments is the creation of a unified graduate support system. This framework aims to gather widely praised projects, streamline pathways for individual growth, and pave clear routes to personal and professional realization. By consolidating guidance, mentoring, and practical opportunities, the program seeks to reduce barriers for graduates and accelerate their progress toward meaningful careers.
Shmeleva also described the development of a versatile concert complex. This facility is designed to transform its stage into a variety of performance formats within a half hour, enabling dynamic programming that can adapt to music, theater, dance, or multimedia shows. The capability to switch configurations quickly will expand the repertoire of events hosted on Sirius territory, attracting diverse audiences and supporting practitioners across the performing arts sector.
In addition to these initiatives, Sirius is slated to host major gatherings this year. The World Youth Festival, the first BRICS climate summit, and the national youth festival of student sports leagues are all planned to take place on Sirius grounds. These events will bring together students, researchers, and youth leaders from multiple regions, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas on climate action, sports development, and intercultural understanding.
Elena Shmeleva noted that, following the directives of the President of Russia, an international center focused on ecology and climate change was established at Sirius Presidential High School. The center is expected to educate at least five thousand participants, broadening access to environmental science and sustainable practices. Among its flagship programs is the Greening of Schools initiative, which invites students, their families, and educators to participate in improving the federal territory through hands-on projects and community involvement. The program emphasizes practical stewardship and education that links classrooms with real-world ecological improvements.
Within the center, a suite of facilities will be opened to support hands-on learning and discovery. Laboratories will provide space for experimentation and inquiry, a greenhouse will demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices, a botanical exhibition will showcase plant diversity, and a museum of paleontological finds and minerals will offer tangible ties to Earth’s history. A herbarium housing plant collections will round out the offerings, giving researchers and students a place to study specimens and track ecological changes over time. These resources are designed to engage young people in science, promote environmental literacy, and inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM and conservation.