Kazan, Jan. 28 -- The BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award in Kazan received an overwhelming response, with over 400 applications from 13 countries, TV BRICS reported.

The award attracted talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, including entrepreneurs, media influencers, researchers, and environmental activists.

The participating countries included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS members), as well as Ethiopia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE.

According to Dilbar Sadykova, Chairperson of the Academy of Youth Diplomacy, it was very difficult to decide on the winners.

"There were over eighty applications for one nomination. The jury was made up of representatives of al...