Penza, 13 January 2020. PenzaNews. Minister of Education of Penza region Alexander Voronkov mentions a high level of knowledge demonstrated by the participants of the regional stage of the All-Russian academic competition in Russian among schoolchildren.

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"You are the most gifted in this subject. I'm sure you're not worried because your knowledge is far beyond the subject area," he said, addressing participants of the regional stage held at the Penza provincial lyceum on Monday, January 13.

Alexander Voronkov called the attendees "fine experts of the Russian language".

The Minister expressed confidence that they would achieve good results, worthily represent Penza region at the national stage, and promote the Russian language in every possible way.

In addition, Alexander Voronkov thanked the teachers who had trained the schoolchildren.