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The conversation between the head of the region and journalists was informal. Correspondents were interested in who is working on the image of the governor, is he waiting for New Year's gifts, what books he likes and whom he considers his real friends.

"A true friend must be able to tell the truth in the eyes. Leaders of different levels often do not talk about their missteps or misconduct, which does not go to man for good. I am proud that there are people next to me who can openly tell me about any problem, I will always listen to them carefully and draw the right conclusions, because I know that they sincerely worry about me, " - Ivan Belozertsev stated.

"I believe that the media is my allies," - he added. "It is very important that they raise serious issues, stand up for the protection of the rights of our citizens, and seek the solution to existing problems. But it's sad that there are editorial offices, where the main concern is about ratings. The correspondent places emphasis in such a way as to attract the attention of the audience at any cost, interpret the legislation in his own way, deliberately misleads people. It's wrong, journalism must be objective. I am grateful to the media of the Penza region and to many bloggers for raising problem issues and helping to find ways to solve them, facilitating interaction between the authorities and civil society. "

The governor stressed that success is possible only thanks to well-coordinated work and indifferent attitude to the situation.

"I always say that every official - from the worker of the village administration to the head of the region - should be open to communicate with the public. If a citizen addresses his problem, and he is answered: "This is not in my competence," I say goodbye to such employees, " - Ivan Belozertsev noted. - It is necessary to perceive the problem of each person as his own, as a problem of his close people. Then citizens will respect officials more. "

"You can not isolate yourself from human problems," the head of the region added. - I travel a lot in the region, I conduct personal receptions of citizens, I meet with representatives of labor collectives and private entrepreneurs. The leader should show by his example to his subordinates how to act. For a successful result, you need a work in team first of all. "

The governor's conversation with journalists lasted about an hour and a half. The television version can be seen on the channels "Russia 1. Penza", "11 channel", "TV-Express" and "TV-Penza".