Penza, 29 February 2012. PenzaNews. Governor Vasily Bochkarev held a meeting with winners of President of Russia award in 2011 and the best students of Penza universities on Tuesday, February 28. The head of the region thanked students for their achievements and teachers and parents’ contribution to education of talented youth.

“You have glorified not only, but also area, and all your colleagues should know about it. Pleases that becomes more and more children who concern study, sports as to difficult and interesting work. I hope that you will be and to create further positive image of the small native land,” said the governor.

According to the press-service of the regional government, 67 persons got President’ awards.

“The winners of international competitions will receive diplomas, memorable gifts and 60 thousand roubles, All-Russia and regional winners will get 30 thousand rubles. Some young man and girls who got awards of the governor will have 10 thousand rubles,” said the press-service.