An office of the International Students Association of the Penza Region was opened in PSU hostel no. 5, where international students live. The office was redecorated by PSU (operational and facilities administration) at the instruction of A.D. Guliakov, Rector of Penza State University, after meeting with the university international students.

Immediately after the opening, the leadership of the Institute of International Cooperation met with active students and monitors of the halls of residence. G.V. Sintsov, Vice-Rector for International Affairs, congratulated the young people on Student Day and wished them success in their studies and new achievements in research, sports and creativity. The meeting was attended by S.A. Ivanchin, Head of the International Education Office, heads of the Office departments, and A. Maqbol, Chairman of the of International Students Association of the Penza Region.

During the meeting, students asked questions related to educational and cultural activities, as well as touched upon the topics of health insurance, obtaining citizenship and improving living conditions in residence halls (opening of laundries).