1,837 people have applied to participate in the volunteer program of the International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum". During the days of the event, they will have to meet official delegations, work at information desks and assist in the work of the forum.

Recruitment of volunteers was announced on February 5. During this period, the Organizing Committee received applications from 144 foreign citizens from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Ghana, Congo and other countries, among others.

"We carefully and in detail conduct interviews with candidates to make sure they have sufficient experience, foreign language skills, effective communication skills, and make a decision on selection to the team," said Alexander Karpov, Deputy Director General of the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "Directorate of Sports and Social Projects".