On May 25, a ceremony of awarding the best international students who showed themselves during the 2022/2023 academic year was held at the Institute  of  International Cooperation of Penza State University.

This academic year, about 70 bright events of various kinds were held: sports, cultural, scientific, volunteer events. It turned out to be very intense - most of the events returned to the face-to-face format and international students actively showed themselves. Vice-Rector for International Affairs Gleb Sintsov addressed all those present: “It is very joyful to realize that after a while we have nevertheless returned to the usual rhythm of holding events, and it is most joyful to understand that more and more international students are striving to take part in them! The main indicator of your activity is the victories of the Institute of International Cooperation in various competitions.”

At the end of the academic year, students were awarded:
- Letters of appreciation for the active help in organizing the beauty contest “Miss World. Folk Queen";
- Letters of appreciation for the invaluable contribution to strengthening relations and active cultural exchange between students, based on the principles of tolerance, goodwill and solidarity, and for active participation in preparing for  the International holiday "Nowruz ";
- Certificates of participation in the PSU Award in the nomination "International Student of the Year";
- Diplomas and certificates of participation in the international St. George Martial Arts  Festival "For Faith and Homeland";
- Diplomas of winners and prize-holders of the sports and recreational event "Goodwill Games" in various sports.