Bishkek, May 19, 2026. /Kabar/. The first stage of the media school "Youth of the Future: Digital Technologies and Creative Industries" is taking place in Bishkek from May 18 to 21.
As public figure Assol Moldokmatova announced at press conference in Kabar news agency, over 100 people will undergo intensive training during these days. The project was organized by the North-South Political Science Center and the Assol Public Foundation. This is a joint initiative that brings together talented young people, experts, and representatives of the CIS media community.
"Today, media is much more than just traditional journalism. It's a world of new platforms, artificial intelligence, creative industries, and personal brands. In the modern digital age, it's not enough to simply create content; it's important to be able to establish yourself, build audience trust, and develop your own style and reputation. That's why the program is dedicated not only to the technologies of the future but also to personal development in the media environment," emphasized Anzhelika Trapeznikova, Director of the North-South Political Science Center.
As part of the program, participants will explore media trends in 2026, the transformation of communication rules, the basics of building a strong personal brand, and methods for combating fakes. They will also learn how to integrate neural networks into content creation.
The training includes a mandatory practical module: after each master class, participants will solve creative cases and real-life communication challenges. Distinguished participants will receive commemorative gifts from the organizers, and the most active and creative will receive the grand prize – a trip to the final stage of the project in Sochi.
Leading international experts will share their experiences with the youth: Yana Fetisova, brand consultant and creator of training programs for business and government; Assol Moldokmatova, honored cultural figure and the Russian Federation and "Best TV Presenter of the CIS"; Andrey Frolchenkov, independent expert, psychologist, and former head of SMM and PR at Burger King Russia; Andrey Kambulov, creative director and winner of Russian and international creativity and effectiveness festivals; Alexey Medyany, project manager for youth and public organizations at the Search Movement of Russia; and Polina Geraskina, project manager, political strategist, and psychologist.