This category brings together people and organizations who have supported or continue to support cultural, social, and humanitarian initiatives in Nizhny Novgorod and the region. Among the most notable figures is Sirotkin Dmitry Vasilyevich, a major merchant, shipowner, and city mayor whose activity left a notable mark on the history of the city. Contemporary patrons include, among others, Nizhny Novgorod commercial enterprises such as Arkis.