Achievements

17.06.2025 10:25 PSU students are winners of the VI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language in Croatia
Students of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at Penza State University became winners of the VI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language, which was held on 14 June in Croatia in a distance format. The scientific event was organised by the Croatian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature.
Students of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at Penza State University became winners of the VI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language, which was held on 14 June in Croatia in a distance format. The scientific event was organised by the Croatian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature.

16.06.2025 15:44 PSU Indian students' cricket team won silver in the N.P. Ogaryov MSU Rector's Open Cup
From 13 to 14 June 2025 in Saransk took place the All-Russian competition “Open Cup of the Rector of MSU named after N.P. Ogaryov in cricket” among international students.
From 13 to 14 June 2025 in Saransk took place the All-Russian competition “Open Cup of the Rector of MSU named after N.P. Ogaryov in cricket” among international students.

10.06.2025 11:15 PSU graduate appointed Chairman of Iraq's Federal Council for Civil Service
The Faculty of Computer Engineering at Penza State University is proud of its graduates. One of them is Alkezuini Muhi Murtada, who was recently appointed Chairman of the Federal Council for Civil Service of Iraq with the rank of Minister. He officially began to perform his duties, which is an important stage in his career.
The Faculty of Computer Engineering at Penza State University is proud of its graduates. One of them is Alkezuini Muhi Murtada, who was recently appointed Chairman of the Federal Council for Civil Service of Iraq with the rank of Minister. He officially began to perform his duties, which is an important stage in his career.

29.05.2025 16:02 PSU students and teachers awarded in Moscow for prizes in the VI Recitation Competition ‘Victory in the Hearts of Generations’
On May 16, the awarding ceremony of the winners of the VI Recitation Contest among international students and postgraduates from Asian and African countries ‘Victory in the Hearts of Generations’, which was organised by the Russian Committee for Solidarity and Cooperation with the Peoples of Asia and Africa and timed to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, took place.
On May 16, the awarding ceremony of the winners of the VI Recitation Contest among international students and postgraduates from Asian and African countries ‘Victory in the Hearts of Generations’, which was organised by the Russian Committee for Solidarity and Cooperation with the Peoples of Asia and Africa and timed to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, took place.

13.05.2025 09:31 Soloists of the vocal studio of the Institute of International Cooperation take part in the celebration of Victory Day in Penza
On Friday, May 9, PSU international students performed at two venues at once: in the small hall of the Center for Cultural Development "Officers' House" and at a festive concert for Victory Day on the main stage of the region - at the Sprout Monument (Rostok stele).
On Friday, May 9, PSU international students performed at two venues at once: in the small hall of the Center for Cultural Development "Officers' House" and at a festive concert for Victory Day on the main stage of the region - at the Sprout Monument (Rostok stele).

22.04.2025 11:54 First again: Institute of International Cooperation on the top step of the pedestal at the PSU Student Spring
One of the most creative and vibrant periods has come to an end at Penza State University – the Student Spring 2025 competition is over.
One of the most creative and vibrant periods has come to an end at Penza State University – the Student Spring 2025 competition is over.

22.04.2025 11:43 Students of the Institute of International Cooperation are prize winners of the XI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language “We speak Russian”
A team of students from the Institute of International Cooperation of Penza State University, under the guidance of teachers from the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language, took part in the XI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language “We Speak Russian” on April 11, which took place at Tambov State Technical University.
A team of students from the Institute of International Cooperation of Penza State University, under the guidance of teachers from the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language, took part in the XI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language “We Speak Russian” on April 11, which took place at Tambov State Technical University.

18.04.2025 15:39 Students of the Institute of International Cooperation are the winners of the VI Recitation Competition among international students and postgraduates from Asian and African countries “Victory in the Hearts of Generations”
The results of the VI Recitation Competition among international students and postgraduates from Asian and African countries "Victory in the Hearts of Generations", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, have been summed up. Students of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language of the Institute of International Cooperation of Penza State University won prizes.
The results of the VI Recitation Competition among international students and postgraduates from Asian and African countries "Victory in the Hearts of Generations", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, have been summed up. Students of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language of the Institute of International Cooperation of Penza State University won prizes.

11.04.2025 13:33 Representatives of PSU are winners of the international competition of student scientific works “I give my heart to children”
Representatives of Penza State University became winners of the XI international competition of student projects "I give my heart to children". The scientific event was organized by Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Masherov (Republic of Belarus). In their works, students solved current professionally and socially significant problems in the field of inclusive and general education, organization of leisure and recreation of students.
Representatives of Penza State University became winners of the XI international competition of student projects "I give my heart to children". The scientific event was organized by Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Masherov (Republic of Belarus). In their works, students solved current professionally and socially significant problems in the field of inclusive and general education, organization of leisure and recreation of students.

04.03.2025 09:11 Chabota Munsanje represented the Institute of International Cooperation at the Miss PSU contest
On 28 February, the final of the Miss Penza State University contest was held, in which a student of the Institute of International Cooperation took part.
On 28 February, the final of the Miss Penza State University contest was held, in which a student of the Institute of International Cooperation took part.

06.02.2025 14:23 PSU is one of the best universities in the competition of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia for support of the Student Scientific Society
Penza State University is one of the best universities in the country in the competition of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia for the support of Student Scientific Societies.
Penza State University is one of the best universities in the country in the competition of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia for the support of Student Scientific Societies.

24.12.2024 10:40 PSU student from Kyrgyzstan Nurgazy Kyzy Kanykei takes part in the Russian national award "Student of the Year"
From December 15 to 20, 2024, the Expocentre in Moscow hosted the final of the Russian National Award "Student of the Year" - a unique competitive and educational project for students of educational institutions of the Russian Federation who have special achievements in academic, scientific, sports, creative and social life.
From December 15 to 20, 2024, the Expocentre in Moscow hosted the final of the Russian National Award "Student of the Year" - a unique competitive and educational project for students of educational institutions of the Russian Federation who have special achievements in academic, scientific, sports, creative and social life.

24.12.2024 10:39 PSU enters the ranking of the most environmentally friendly universities in the country and the world
Penza State University has once again confirmed its title as one of the most environmentally friendly universities in the country and the world. This is evidenced by the world ranking UI GreenMetric World University Ranking - 2024, which evaluates the environmental friendliness of campuses and the environmental sustainability of universities. In fact, it reflects the influence and participation of the university in improving the environment.
Penza State University has once again confirmed its title as one of the most environmentally friendly universities in the country and the world. This is evidenced by the world ranking UI GreenMetric World University Ranking - 2024, which evaluates the environmental friendliness of campuses and the environmental sustainability of universities. In fact, it reflects the influence and participation of the university in improving the environment.

24.12.2024 10:35 PSU students are winners of the semi-finals of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)
Penza State University students became diploma winners of the Russian regional final — the Northern Eurasia Finals — of the team student world contest in programming. The second-degree diploma was won by PSU students, ahead of many teams from Russia and neighboring countries (48th place out of 267 teams).
Penza State University students became diploma winners of the Russian regional final — the Northern Eurasia Finals — of the team student world contest in programming. The second-degree diploma was won by PSU students, ahead of many teams from Russia and neighboring countries (48th place out of 267 teams).

20.12.2024 09:23 PSU enters the Global Aggregated Ranking of Universities
The latest results of the Global Aggregated Ranking of Universities have been published. Penza State University has been included in it for the past several years. In 2024, it took 127th place among Russian universities.
The latest results of the Global Aggregated Ranking of Universities have been published. Penza State University has been included in it for the past several years. In 2024, it took 127th place among Russian universities.

19.12.2024 12:53 PSU staff included in the top 2% of world scientists according to Stanford University
Penza State University researchers Yuri Smirnov and Dmitry Valovik have been included in the annual ranking of the world's best scientists according to Stanford University. The ranking is compiled by John Ioannidis's group. The annual ranking takes into account citations for 2023, and it also publishes a version with the researchers' results over their entire careers.
Penza State University researchers Yuri Smirnov and Dmitry Valovik have been included in the annual ranking of the world's best scientists according to Stanford University. The ranking is compiled by John Ioannidis's group. The annual ranking takes into account citations for 2023, and it also publishes a version with the researchers' results over their entire careers.

06.12.2024 11:15 PSU student Hu Shengjie is a laureate of the IV Russian-Chinese Student Arts Festival
Penza State University student Hu Shengjie was among the laureates of the IV Russian-Chinese Student Arts Festival and was invited to the final gala concert, where he performed the piece «Вдоль по улице метелица метет». The event took place on December 3 at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.
Penza State University student Hu Shengjie was among the laureates of the IV Russian-Chinese Student Arts Festival and was invited to the final gala concert, where he performed the piece «Вдоль по улице метелица метет». The event took place on December 3 at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.

29.10.2024 13:25 PSU international students become laureates of the International Festival "Fashion Yard"
On Sunday, October 27, the XII open International festival-contest "Fashion Yard" was held within the walls of the Center for Cultural Development "House of Officers". This year, the honor of Penza State University was defended at the festival by international students of the Institute of International Cooperation.
On Sunday, October 27, the XII open International festival-contest "Fashion Yard" was held within the walls of the Center for Cultural Development "House of Officers". This year, the honor of Penza State University was defended at the festival by international students of the Institute of International Cooperation.

23.10.2024 10:08 Penza State University Enters BRICS Universities Ranking
On October 17, the Association of Rating Compilers (includes RAEX, Russian Public Opinion Research Center) presented the results of the first pilot version of the BRICS universities ranking. The shortlist included 825 universities. Penza State University was in the 301–350 interval group.
On October 17, the Association of Rating Compilers (includes RAEX, Russian Public Opinion Research Center) presented the results of the first pilot version of the BRICS universities ranking. The shortlist included 825 universities. Penza State University was in the 301–350 interval group.

01.10.2024 13:44 The International Team completed the 2024 season in the International KVN League
From September 23 to September 30, 2024, the KVN team of the Institute of International Cooperation "International Team" took part in the semi-final of the KVN Television International League, which was held in Minsk (Republic of Belarus).
From September 23 to September 30, 2024, the KVN team of the Institute of International Cooperation "International Team" took part in the semi-final of the KVN Television International League, which was held in Minsk (Republic of Belarus).