Penza, 23 December 2015. PenzaNews. Maxim Kostyushin, PenzaNews agency photo reporter, received an official letter of commendation from the Penza region Legislative Assembly, in the December 23 award ceremony for heads and journalists of regional media who covered the activities of the regional parliament, which was held on Wednesday.

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Additionally, the Legislative Assembly chairman Valery Lidin presented Maxim Kostyushin a memorial lapel pin in the shape of the Penza region emblem, and a souvenir.

Moreover, PenzaNews editor-in-chief Pavel Polosin was praised during the contest “For Best Media Coverage of Activities of the Penza Region Legislative Assembly in 2015” for timely reports about activities of the regional parliament, formation of sense of justice and public stance among the population.

Also, PenzaNews editor Svetlana Kadysheva received an award in the nomination “Mastery and Professionalism.”

During the event, many reporters of Penza TV and radio stations, newspapers and news websites received rewards and souvenirs.

In his address to the media representatives, Valery Lidin thanked the journalists for maintaining an impartial stance during their coverage of Legislative Assembly activities, and said he believes the fruitful mutual cooperation will continue in the future.