Penza, 27 September 2012. PenzaNews. Without competition in the market of high-tech products in particular, and science in general cannot move forward. This opinion was expressed by the governor of the Penza region Vasily Bochkarev during the grand opening of inter-regional youth forum “Penza region — the territory of success” on Thursday, September 27.

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“Both the Russians, and the Chinese often use technology that had already been used in the West. However, we should not copy the products created abroad, but strive to create high-quality, high-tech, innovative products,” noted the head of the region.

According to Vasily Bochkarev, only the use of the latest technologies in the development of products makes the future.

“If we simply repeat what was created overseas, we shall lag behind the West forever. You cannot invest our money and time copying other people's developments,” the Governor concluded.

Inter-regional Youth Forum “Penza region — the territory of success” with about 350 participants started in Penza on Thursday, September 27.

The main objectives of the event are the involvement of young people in innovative and business activities, exchange of work experience with the youth, and the formation of inter-business cooperation.

The first day of the Forum began with the regional stage of All-Russian contest “Young Entrepreneurs of Russia – 2012.” 18 young people presented their business. At the same time a training course “You are Entrepreneur” was held for those wishing to start their own business.

On the second day of the youth forum, September 28, open discussions will be on at the new building of the Penza regional library named after M. Lermontov.

Forum finishes with a grand meeting summing up the results of round tables, adoption of the final resolution, and award ceremony of the winners of “Young Entrepreneurs of Russia.”