Penza project “In the footsteps of forgotten estates” reached the final of the award #WEB

The project of Penza ANO “Artefact” “In the footsteps of forgotten estates” became a finalist of the International Prize #WEB 2026 in the nomination “Country of Opportunities”. The award is held within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children”.

In the regional stage, 1509 participants from all over Russia won, 582 went to the semifinals. The final includes community leaders, mentors, heads of NGOs, authors of social projects, as well as regions and municipalities with volunteer development programs.

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova noted that the award for the sixth year encourages those who take responsibility and help those in need. 81 finalists from 35 regions participate in the national track, and the voice of residents is no less than an expert one.

“Following the Forgotten Estates” is a youth movement that has been preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the Penza region since 2017. More than 2,500 people participated in the events. They collect information in archives, go on expeditions, systematize data and clear overgrown territories on their own.

The project became one of the tourist brands of the region: the photo exhibition was exhibited in the Federation Council. Thanks to the attracted attention, the estates of Bitsky and Arapov have already been bought, negotiations with investors are underway on several objects. The project management emphasizes that visits to the facilities are systematic, and this gives results.

The popular vote is in the messenger MAX until October 15. The winners will be announced in December at the #WORK forum.