Governor Alexey Ostrovskiy presented awards to the winners of "The Future of Smolensk Region" contest

Governor Alexey Ostrovskiy took part in the award ceremony for the winners of "The Future of Smolensk region" regional contest, which is held with the support of the Administration of the region in order to find and support talented young people.

In 2017, the contest was held in 8 nominations, among which there were: "For achievements in science and education", "For achievements in civic and patriotic education", "For achievements in journalism".

The contest participants had to provide a profile with description and overall assessment of the existing achievements, the results of the development and implementation of innovative projects. In addition, the jury took into account the applicants’ participation in municipal, regional, all-Russian and international competitions, festivals or contests during the past year, confirmed by diplomas, awards, and certificates.

Greeting the audience, Governor Alexey Ostrovskiy said, "I am very happy to participate in this ceremony and I am very glad that once again I have an opportunity to present awards to our talented young Smolensk residents in the presence of their parents and teachers. It is great that every year a significant number of young people apply to participate in "The Future of Smolensk region" contest. This means that the youth involved in such projects have already set their priorities and guidelines for the future. I sincerely wish you, on your way to adulthood, to multiply your talents, never give in to difficulties, and always go for the set goals. I hope that you, with the help of your family and friends, will correctly choose a profession that is in demand in our region and, after getting an education, will have professional success here, in your homeland."