Bekov district presented culture and tourism at the competition in Lermontovka

In the Penza Regional Library named after M.Y. Lermontov, a presentation of cultural institutions of the Bekov district was held. It took place within the framework of the regional review-competition of amateur art activities “I Sing to You, My Sursky Territory!”, which since 2026 bears the name of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Viktor Ogarev and is held as part of the regional project “Pride” with the support of Governor Oleg Melnichenko.

For the guests, an exhibition of decorative and applied arts and folk art crafts was opened. Visitors could taste local products, get acquainted with the works of craftsmen and craftsmen of the district, see the expositions of the “Bekovskiy Souvenir” and the Tourist Information Center, as well as participate in master classes on Mezen painting.

Acting Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the region Ildar Mavlyudov noted that the Bekovsky district was glad to see it at the site: guests have already seen the exhibition in the foyer, and representatives of the culture of the municipality perform on the stage. According to him, the district has always been distinguished by talents and develops an important direction - tourism; over the past five years, it has become a leader among municipalities in terms of the number of tourist flows and tourist products created.

In the large hall of the library, a concert of the best creative teams and soloists of the region, who presented different genres of performing skills, was held. In conclusion, the head of the Bekov district Svetlana Kudchenkova thanked the audience for the warm welcome and interest in the culture of a small homeland and passed the baton to the Spassky district, whose presentation will be held on November 10.