What people discussed on November 14, 2026
What people were talking about in the city’s Telegram channels, on forums and under the videos of a local TV channel: 11 topics. Translated from Russian.
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Mosaic with Gorky and Prince Gruzinsky at 41B Gruzinskaya Street
A mosaic panel is being created on the wall of an 1869 mansion at 41B Gruzinskaya Street, depicting Maxim Gorky holding a newspaper, Prince Georgy Gruzinsky and the Nizhny Novgorod Comedy Theater. A hotel and a restaurant are already operating inside the building, and work on laying the mosaic is still under way.
Pages on this topic: Gruzinskaya
- “I protest! Gorky has very few medals!! If they decided that a respected man can't do without medals, let them add another five or so, what, is it a pity for them?! With the prince it's clear, it's a profile portrait, there's hardly any room for medals.” — Aleksandr Zhavoronkov writes in “Nizhniy №1”
Discussed in:
NeGorkiy 
Nizhniy №1 
Novosti NN i Oblasti 
NN_TODAY 
Zhivem v Nizhnem · 13K views - 2
Purchase of new trolleybuses and buses for Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhegorodelektrotrans is buying 60 new trolleybuses with extended battery range for 2.36 billion rubles: the first 38 are expected by the end of 2026, and they will enter service in 2027. Meanwhile, Nizhegorodpassazhiravtotrans is buying 30 low-floor large-class LiAZ buses for 538 million rubles; the tender results will be announced on November 19, with delivery expected by December 10.
Pages on this topic: Nizhegorodelectrotrans
Discussed in:
Novosti NN i Oblasti NN_TODAY 
Avtozavodets 
Fakt 
Vyksa.RF · 6.5K views - 3
Traffic police inspectors honored for detaining the triple-murder suspect
The traffic police officers who stopped a truck carrying human remains near the Bor Bridge in early October and detained the suspect in the murder of three women have been awarded the Russian Interior Ministry's "For Valor in Service" medals by order of the head of the ministry, Vladimir Kolokoltsev.
Pages on this topic: Borskiy Bridge
- “medals for service like that are definitely deserved, even if it's nothing to be glad about” — Katenka kitty writes in “NN_TODAY”
All replies (3)
- “Have medals always been given for arrests, or only once the noise started?” — Vasilisa writes in “NN_TODAY”
- “real heroes in uniform like in the movies” — Katerina nezhnost writes in “NN_TODAY”
Discussed in:
Novosti NN i Oblasti NN_TODAY 
DTP NN novosti 
NN LIFE Zhivem v Nizhnem · 3.7K views - 4
Reconstruction of the R-158 highway between Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas
Dismantling of the old surface has begun on the R-158 highway between kilometers 52 and 77: the road will be widened from two lanes to four, with junctions, rest areas and an animal crossing added. 11 km of temporary detours are open and will remain in place until September 1, 2027; completion of the reconstruction is planned for November 2028.
- “Finally they'll start doing something there, because driving that road was just torture.” — Arina writes in the channel @nn800top
Discussed in:
NeGorkiy 
Ogni Nizhnego 
@nn800top 
Gulyay, NN · 10K views - 5
Surgery to remove a skull-base tumor at the PIMU clinic
A Nizhny Novgorod resident came to the PIMU University Clinic complaining of a runny nose and headache; examination revealed a benign osteoma of about 2 cm in the ethmoid labyrinth, right up against the orbit. An ENT surgeon and a neurosurgeon removed the tumor together.
Discussed in:
Nizhniy №1 
Intsident NN NN_TODAY 
@nizhniy_chp · 7.9K views - 6
Opening of the greenhouse at the Botanical Garden of Lobachevsky University
A greenhouse with tropical and subtropical plants has opened at the Botanical Garden of Lobachevsky University: camellias, azaleas, strelitzias, lianas and bananas. The greenhouse is open from 9:00 to 14:00 until April.
Discussed in:
NeGorkiy 
NN s ogonkom 
NN.Sobaka.ru @nizhniy_chp · 7.1K views - 7
Accidents involving cyclists on the region's roads
On the Nizhny Novgorod–Zelyony Gorod highway, a No. 104 route bus hit a 60-year-old cyclist; the victim was hospitalized and the circumstances are being established. Earlier, on Gagarin Avenue, a HAVAL SUV struck and killed a 25-year-old courier on an electric bike; a criminal case has been opened.
Pages on this topic: Gagarin Avenue
- “A terrible situation. A stop right on the roadway in a place like that is a huge risk, but the outcome is still horrifying.” — Anisa Chmokova writes in “Pervyy Nizhegorodskiy”
All replies (2)
- “Pensioners on bikes usually ride right down the middle of the road, they couldn't care less” — Alexandr writes in “Kstovo”
Discussed in:
Kstovo 
NN Avtonovosti @nn800top 
Pervyy Nizhegorodskiy · 4.9K views - 8
Scheme of sham employment of 91 migrants in Dzerzhinsk
Police uncovered a scheme in which two men concluded fictitious employment contracts with foreigners in the name of an entrepreneur, allowing them to extend their stay in Russia and obtain patents and permits. A criminal case has been opened and the suspects have been remanded in custody.
Pages on this topic: Dzerzhinsk
- “Who was arrested? Did they work alone?” — Denis Abramov writes in “Novosti NN i Oblasti”
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Novosti NN i Oblasti NN_TODAY DTP NN novosti @nizhniy_chp · 4.1K views - 9
Embezzlement case at Nizhegorodsky Vodokanal: two in pretrial detention
FSB officers detained the water utility's chief engineer, a department head and the director of a contractor company in an embezzlement case involving 4.1 million rubles. According to investigators, the money was transferred to the contractor for removing waste from the Nizhny Novgorod aeration station that was in fact never removed. Two of the defendants were sent to pretrial detention, one to house arrest. People argue about how telling it is that employees responsible for the environment are themselves accused of violating environmental law.
Pages on this topic: Nizhny Novgorod Aeration Station
- “The environmental prosecutor's office needs a going-over too. For years they haven't seen horrors like the lake of waste in Burnakovka and sand being stolen from riverbanks for construction sites. And a pile of other stuff.” — dsfggterxv writes under the video “Kstati”
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- “That's all that turned up? Seems like too little.” — U.F.O.Technology writes under the video “Kstati”
- “Ecology is ecology, but 4 million is 4 million)” — Cvaunto writes under the video “Kstati”
- “And will they dig that waste back up?” — alexd162 writes under the video “Kstati”
- “The point is, it's another comedy... Laughing through tears. Disgraceful. Money doesn't smell, and this money is eco-friendly...” — starputi writes under the video “Kstati”
- “However you look at it, all the managers in Nizhny are thieves, it's nothing but arrests, soon there'll be no one left to work there. Officials steal and so on, every day more arrests in the Nizhny Novgorod region.” — Ivan-g8v3r writes under the video “Kstati”
- “Seems a bit little, only 4 million, by today's standards that's nothing, they should keep digging.” — ViktoriyaMsoeva-g7n writes under the video “Kstati”
- “They were responsible for ecology, but they won't answer for theft.” — cosmodesant writes under the video “Kstati”
- “Who would doubt it... I think the police even stood guard while they buried it, so that the unhappy ones wouldn't interfere.” — SergeyRd1ts1p writes under the video “Kstati”
- “This is 100% a purge of the unwanted, the sum is too ridiculous to put officials on trial for.” — Aaaaaa-o2h7w writes under the video “Kstati”
- “Terrible, it's all over the country, in every agency, we've lost count, it's just an invasion. Something's wrong, can't they see it? It's like catching rats while food waste keeps being carried to the dump.” — palebluedot922 writes under the video “Kstati”
- “4 million on waste isn't even funny, how much did they actually make off it?” — Mityay writes in “Intsident NN”
- “Interesting how it's even possible these days to sit in pretrial detention over sheets of paper.” — Katyulya angel writes in “NN_TODAY”
Discussed in:
Kstati (YouTube) Intsident NN NN_TODAY · 16K views · 48 participants - 10
Fire in a Sormovo dormitory: people jumped from windows
A fire broke out in a dormitory in the Sormovsky District, presumably because of an electric kettle. Residents had to jump from the windows to escape. People argue over who will pay for repairs after the fire.
Pages on this topic: Sormovo
- “Maybe alcohol was being boiled in the kettle. Good thing everyone is alive” — Cvaunto writes under the video “Kstati” · 10 replies
All replies (8)
- “Ha, I lived there 10 years ago. All normal people ran away from those dorms long ago” — zhitelstolitsy-i6s writes under the video “Kstati” · 5 replies
- “I yelled fire, fire and went and turned on the TV and there was static, wow, buddy, you're something ))) well, good thing there was static on the TV, or I think you'd have poured coffee and sat down to watch TV.” — RamzanMagomadov-zh7shch writes under the video “Kstati”
- “"Turned on the TV" - "Static came on" - Trouble...” — starputi writes under the video “Kstati”
- “When I was little I saw a wooden house burn. There was crackling and a howl. The house was dying. It was very scary. And now when I smell smoke and burning, I start shaking. First I check whether everything is fine at home.” — Elena-z8t6d writes under the video “Kstati”
- “Who will pay for the repairs. Don't worry, everyone together. I don't know what you have there, a homeowners' association or something else. You do the entrance repairs every two or three years anyway. Something else too, replacing windows for example. A little from each. That's how I see it.” — ArturZolotnikov writes under the video “Kstati”
- “maybe someone will find what you're about to read useful someday: yes, there are situations when people have to jump from windows. It's much more reliable and safe to stretch out a blanket than to catch people with your hands.” — Velesgrandnephew writes under the video “Kstati”
- “Nah, he made up the thing about the TV.” — Kaktotakvottak writes under the video “Kstati”
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Kstati (YouTube) Novosti NN i Oblasti Fakt · 15K views · 20 participants - 11
Plans to demolish Zarechny Market and build housing on its site
According to channels, Zarechny Market, with 236 retail outlets, is planned for demolition in 2027. Two residential buildings of 19 and 25 storeys with parking and car-free courtyards are expected to be built in its place. People argue over whether the demolition will actually happen: the posts note that for now these are only plans.
Discussed in:
MDK NN Gulyay, NN 
Forum NN.RU · 1.0K views · 9 participants