On Wednesday, 28th of May, Penza State University hosted an international research conference “Comparative legal policy as the most important course of modern legal science”.

Aleksandr Gulyakov, Rector of PSU, addressed the audience with his welcoming speech. He marked that he is proud that holding international conferences at PSU is becoming a good tradition as it raises the prestige of the University and draws attention to the issue under discussion. "We, living in the 21st century, understand the value of national law," said the head of the University. “The more legal systems there are, the richer each national system of law is".

After welcoming the foreign participants of the conference, A. Gulyakov mentioned that life goes on, and the era of globalization requires integrated approaches in dealing with both academic and practical tasks. "We are proud of the fact that it is in Penza, in Research and Education Centre for Comparative Legal Policy which was established in 2010, that the question about a synthesis of comparative law and legal policy was raised," said the Rector.

A. Malko, Doctor of Legal Sciences, Professor of the Saratov State Academy of Law, the conference participant, said that creating the center for comparative policy in Penza a team of scientists, in fact, created a new course in science. "Legal policy and comparative law have been investigated for a long time, but comparative legal policy as a kind of legal policy is a novelty and innovation. Practice shows that the study of this sector is important, " said Professor of SSAL.

Professor A. Salomatin, head of Research and Education Centre for Comparative Legal Policy, spoke about the basic objectives of comparative legal policy.

The conference guest of honour, member of the German Bundestag, Professor Patrick Sensburg, thanked the management of the University and emphasized how he was impressed by Penza State University. Member of the German Parliament described the relationship between European law and national law on the example of his country. "Seeing so many young people in the audience today I understand that Europe is definitely changing”, said Professor Sensburg, “now we are witnessing the emergence of new communication and training tools. Comparing today's youth with young people a few years ago, I can say that they feel completely different. For example, in the EU countries, according to the polls, 65 percent of young people don’t call themselves Germans or Italians, they say that they are members of the European Union”.

Professor C.Varga, fellow of International Academy for Comparative Law, presented a report on importance of legal culture for developing legal systems.

The Chinese model of state legal development was presented by the guests from China, Professor Liu Xiangwen and Professor Sun Sben.