This category collects Nizhny Novgorod legends, myths, and folk traditions — from ancient tales to modern urban ones. Here, side by side, are legends of the sunken city of Kitezh at the bottom of Svetloyar, the story of the city's founding on the Dyatlov Hills, and folk tales about the Pyana River, whose name gave rise to a whole layer of legends about riotous conduct. Alongside historical folklore, the category also includes myths of more recent times — internet lore, political legends, and urban tales reflecting the collective imagination of Nizhny Novgorod residents across different eras.