Welcome to the Penza region! Penza is located in the European part of Russia, on the hilly Volga Upland. The Penza region is often called Sursky region after the name of its main river, Sura. Pillars zone "The Real Penza Region" One of Penza’s symbols is a monument opened in 1967. It is a stele in the form of a sprout that thrusts through a stone, which symbolizes desire for growth and development. In front of you, there is a miniature copy of the monument, where you can read opinions about the Sursky region from various famous people. "The section is dedicated to the smart and comfortable environment. It will tell you about the recent changes in the region. These changes include new neighbourhoods where a purchase of housing guarantees you places in kindergartens and schools, medical care, and opportunities to engage in sports and creative activities without leaving your residential neighbourhood. They also include modern educational institutions. Among them are the largest school in Volga region located in Sputnik City, which has accepted first students this year, the Kluchevsky Centre for gifted children, the Quantorium Technological Cluster for Children, as well as institutions for post-secondary education. Parks, squares, and recreation facilities for citizens are established and carefully preserved in Penza." "In this section, we’ll talk about culture and health. You’ll learn what facilities help citizens of Penza to keep up their health, where you can engage in sports, and how to fill your free time with exciting, educational, and memorable events. The Penza region has everything for that, including multifaceted sports facilities, medical centres with modern equipment, concert halls and museums located in the most beautiful corners of the region, and of course the nature of the Sursky region itself." "The Penza region is a rapidly developing region that makes a significant contribution to Russian science and industry. In the section devoted to technological developments, you will learn about the enterprises which are the pride of the Penza region. These are the IT cluster, the “Biomed” industrial cluster, the Production Association “Start” which is a part of the “Rosatom” state corporation, the agricultural and machine tool industries of Penza. The majority of the regional enterprises provide transfer of best practices from honored professionals to younger employees." Portal Casing Zone In front of you, there is a casing modelled after the old patterns of the original wooden architectonics specific to the Penza region. As you walk through the portal, the image of Penza is transformed, and you step into the Penza region of the future, which is being created at the moment. It is the future where Penza is the leader in information technology and biomedical science. “Magic of Knowledge” Computer Game Zone Friends, please pay attention to the tablet. Here you can try out the “Magic of Knowledge” computer game for junior students, which was developed in Penza at the request of VKontakte with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. You can try the game right now! The Penza of the Future Zone In front of you, there is a model of the “New Coasts” inclusive art estate. It is a territory equipped with the infrastructure for living and self-realization of people with disabilities. As of now, the “New Coasts” includes several housing units, an educational centre, a food production department, a rehabilitation and recovery complex, a temple, a cafe and other facilities. Residents from all over Russia have their permanent residence at the art estate. There are events and internships held under the “Equal to equal” program. The “New Coasts” plans to become a federal base for the development of inclusive practices and an example for the creation of similar facilities in other regions of the country. The “Biomed” industrial cluster unites enterprises of the Penza region which produce cardiac prostheses, stents, endoprostheses, as well as other high-tech medical products. Every seventh heart valve prosthetic in Russia is produced in Penza. Wall Collage In this section, you can learn about the nature and architecture of the Penza region through photographs of Penza artists. Enrich your impressions of the Penza region by visiting the cozy streets, looking at the stunning landscapes, and the hospitable and friendly Penza citizens. “Penza Tourism” Zone The Penza region has great potential for the development of tourism. Throughout the region, you can see a unique archaeological monument of the 8th – 13th centuries, the Golden Township, the 19th century Cave monastery, the Tarhan Museum, where the great Russian poet Michael Lermontov spent his childhood, a unique wooden planetarium, and plenty of other sights worth visiting. Take a photograph against the background of the Penza attractions, and you will definitely get a chance to see them up-close. The Map of the Penza region Here you see a map of the Penza region with its cities, towns, an extensive network of roads and railway lines, which make it easy to reach every corner of the region. A multinational and hospitable region in the very heart of Russia. Welcome! Finish point Your introduction to the Penza region is just beginning. If you want to continue, come to Penza, whether for a short visit or forever.