5–11 October 2026
in Nizhny Novgorod

Main events of the week

Events from the city chronicle with the widest coverage. The full chronicle — the last 31 days.

1. 1

   Governor Gleb Nikitin and Russian Railways CEO Oleg Belozerov held a working meeting on the Moscow–Nizhny Novgorod high-speed rail project.

   Thu 8 Oct 13 outlets

2. 2

   Residents of Nizhny Novgorod have raised approximately 755,000 rubles for the family of a Bars-NN fighter who was killed while repelling a drone attack.

   Sat 10 Oct 10 outlets Bars NN

3. 3

   HC Torpedo lost to Severstal 2-3 at home.

   Thu 8 Oct 9 outlets

Day by day

The main event of each day.

1. 5 OctMon Arzamas became the first city in Russia to fully update federal construction standards for a historic settlement. 5 more events
2. 6 OctTue Chkalov Airport in Nizhny Novgorod handled 14 flights diverted from Moscow airports. 5 more events
3. 7 OctWed Nizhny Novgorod Region received 25 PAZ Vector NEXT buses under the national project "Infrastructure for Life". 5 more events
4. 8 OctThu Governor Gleb Nikitin and Russian Railways CEO Oleg Belozerov held a working meeting on the Moscow–Nizhny Novgorod high-speed rail project. 5 more events
5. 9 OctFri Chkalov Airport received 23 flights redirected from Moscow airports due to flight restrictions over Moscow following a drone attack on October 9, 2026. 5 more events
6. 10 OctSat Residents of Nizhny Novgorod have raised approximately 755,000 rubles for the family of a Bars-NN fighter who was killed while repelling a drone attack. 4 more events
7. 11 OctSun no events in the chronicle

What people discussed

The loudest topics of the week in city Telegram channels, forums and under videos.

• Resignation and arrest of tourism minister Sergei Yakovlev after the railway station scandal

  Sergei Yakovlev, Minister of Tourism and Trades of Nizhny Novgorod Region, resigned after an incident at the railway station in which he used obscene language toward FC Nizhny…

  Tue 6 Oct 19 channels 176k views 94 participants

• Friendly match between Russia and Nigeria national teams in Nizhny Novgorod

  A friendly football match between the Russia and Nigeria national teams was held at the stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, with more than 40,000 spectators in the stands.

  Wed 7 Oct 18 channels 70k views

• Russia vs Nigeria match at Sovcombank Arena on October 6

  The Russian national football team has arrived in Nizhny Novgorod and is staying at the Sheraton hotel.

  Mon 5 Oct 13 channels 19k views

• Gas network accident in the Balakhna District: 13 settlements without gas for a third day

  Residents of 13 settlements in the Balakhna District are in their third day without gas because of a major accident on the networks.

  Thu 8 Oct 12 channels 29k views