This category collects articles about the cities of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast — from the regional capital to small district towns. The Nizhny Novgorod land is rich in cities with a long history: Gorodets is considered the region's oldest city, Balakhna is associated with the name of Kuzma Minin, Arzamas (disambiguation) has preserved the look of an old merchant town, and Vyksa (disambiguation) and Dzerzhinsk represent the region's industrial tradition. The category features both major centers and small towns — each with its own character and local distinctiveness.