This category brings together material on health and healthcare in Nizhny Novgorod Region: from the organization of medical care to natural sites that are traditionally considered to have healing properties. The region is characterized by a combination of modern medical infrastructure and long-standing folk practices tied to pilgrimages to holy springs and lakes. For instance, Nizhny Novgorod Region Intermunicipal Medical Centers unite district hospitals into a single network, while places such as the Kibelyok and Svetloyar attract those seeking healing or peace of mind.