Penza, 21 December 2019. PenzaNews. Maxim Kostyushin, a photojournalist of PenzaNews, was awarded a commendation from the regional office of United Russia.

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During the ceremony of awarding journalists held in the Legislative Assembly of Penza region, Valery Lidin, secretary of the regional office of United Russia, speaker of the regional Parliament, thanked Maxim Kostyushin for cooperation.

He also made a special mention of his public activity within the project "On the trail of forgotten estates".

Addressing the media representatives present in the hall, Valery Lidin expressed his gratitude for the work consisting in informing residents about the laws adopted in the region and the projects being implemented.

"There is one thing I can say: in any situation, whatever it may be, I will be open, accessible, and I will not hide any issues that are unpopular today. I will always be open and will give any information that is needed in your journalistic community," he said.