Penza region
The Penza region is a developing region that makes a huge contribution to Russian science and industry. It is the region with a rich history. "Come to Penza for the summer! Even better – for good!" - this is the slogan of the exposition.
Penza is located in the European part of Russia, on the hilly Volga upland. By the name of the main Sura River, the Penza region is often called Sursky Krai.
Penza is located in the European part of Russia, on the hilly Volga upland. By the name of the main Sura River, the Penza region is often called Sursky Krai.
Penza region has a unique, rich and diverse historical, cultural and natural heritage, developed infrastructure of the cultural sphere. The region's heritage includes memorial objects associated with historical events, with the lives of outstanding figures of culture, science, art and literature.
The Penza region has created one-of-a-kind museums known far beyond the borders of the country. The only ones in the world are the museum of one painting and the museum of the historian V.O. Klyuchevsky. The pearl of the national culture is the State Lermontov Museum-Reserve "Tarkhany", which is part of the cultural heritage of the peoples of Russia. Half of the great poet's life passed here, many of Mikhail Lermontov's creations were born.
There are 370 objects of cultural heritage located on the territory of the Penza region.
In recent years, event tourism have been actively developing in the region, attracting increasing interest from visitors.
The Penza region has created one-of-a-kind museums known far beyond the borders of the country. The only ones in the world are the museum of one painting and the museum of the historian V.O. Klyuchevsky. The pearl of the national culture is the State Lermontov Museum-Reserve "Tarkhany", which is part of the cultural heritage of the peoples of Russia. Half of the great poet's life passed here, many of Mikhail Lermontov's creations were born.
There are 370 objects of cultural heritage located on the territory of the Penza region.
In recent years, event tourism have been actively developing in the region, attracting increasing interest from visitors.
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03.12.2023
Three sheaves and Abashevo ceramics - Penza symbols decorated the Christmas tree of the region
The decor of the Penza Christmas tree is brightly dominated by the products of a unique art craft of the region - Abashevo ceramics.
02.12.2023
Penza region presented a unique project for special people
More than 11 million people with disabilities live in Russia. The Penza region has become one of the country's leaders in the development of inclusive practices and is ready to share its experience.
09.10.2023
Penza region to create a virtual game for the RUSSIA EXPO
Penza region creates a game with virtual reality elements. The region will present the game at the International RUSSIA EXPO.