Two representatives of the Penza region joined the Expert Council “Knowledge.Prize”

The Expert Council of the main educational award of the country “Knowledge.Prize” includes representatives of the Penza region – Oleg Babkin, a leading expert of the Russian Children and Youth Center, and Vladimir Pervushkin, director of the Penza Regional Library named after M.Y. Lermontov. Experts from the regions for the second season in a row evaluate the applications of applicants: they will form a federal shortlist in 17 nominations, as well as determine the best educator and educational project in each subject of the Russian Federation.

Kirill Hvil, Deputy General Director of the Russian Society “Knowledge”, noted that over six years the composition of the Expert Council has grown almost fourfold, and a record number of experts from all regions of the country assessing applicants this year confirms the growing attention of state and public figures to educational projects. The council also included representatives of science and education, culture, economy and industry, heads of patriotic organizations. The full composition of the council of the fifth season is published on the website "Knowledge.Prize".

“Knowledge. The Prize was established by the Russian Knowledge Society in 2021. The award recognizes the achievements of teachers, lecturers, authors, bloggers, popularizers of science and other educators, as well as educational projects and companies. Over the past five years, it has collected about 80,000 applications from all regions of Russia and 79 foreign countries. Information about the nominees and laureates of 2021-2025 is available on the website.