More than 15,000 residents of Nizhny Novgorod have visited the regional Center for Longevity during its three years of operation.

      September 10, 2025 17:45

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      Society

      On September 10, 2025, the "Longevity in Nizhny Novgorod" center in Switzerland Park celebrated its third anniversary since opening. Over the past years, events at this venue have been attended by more than 15,000 older residents of the region, the regional Ministry of Social Policy reported.

      Today a celebration took place at the center that gathered about 100 people. The ceremonial part of the event was opened by the Deputy Minister of Social Policy of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Vadim Tsyganov. He noted the important role of the institution in working with the older generation.

      "Social work with older citizens is carried out across the region and is centered on the social service centers in municipal districts. However, there is often a need for a methodological platform for interesting, creative and innovative activities. It was precisely for this reason that the leisure center in Switzerland Park was opened. Every week we prepare a varied program for guests; the organizers of such events are employees of the regional social service centers. Visitors have access to leisure, cultural, creative, musical and theatrical activities, and wellness classes in the hall and outdoors. Over three years, about 2,300 events have been held at the Longevity Center. Classes are free, and residents from across the region can attend them freely," the deputy minister said.

      A festive program was prepared for the event's guests, which began with creative workshops. Visitors were able to practice hairstyling and makeup, as well as take part in dance cardio training with elements of breathing exercises, attend a yogatherapy workshop, and view an exhibition of handmade dolls. The celebration continued with a concert program featuring creative performances by the region's musical and dance ensembles.

      "I started attending the center a year ago. I am a resident of the Prioksky District of Nizhny Novgorod, I am 86 years old, but I am very active and love socializing. Most of all I like attending the club of heartfelt communication and various musical classes and performances at the center. I myself love to sing and dance. I have met many interesting people here," shared Nizhny Novgorod resident Tamara Galibina.

      It should be recalled that the main goal of the "Longevity in Nizhny Novgorod" center is to help older people strengthen social ties, develop new skills, adopt various practices of an active and healthy lifestyle, find new hobbies and friends, and unlock their creative potential.

      The schedule of the "Longevity in Nizhny Novgorod" center is updated weekly. It is published on the regional Ministry of Social Policy's website as well as in a group on the VKontakte social network. The schedule includes both traditional regular events and new offerings. Classes are held free of charge.

      Work with the older generation is included in the national project "Family", which has been implemented in the country since 2025 at the instruction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The new national project succeeds the previously active national projects "Demography" and "Culture". The national project "Family" includes seven federal projects: "Family Support", "Family Values", "Culture for the Family", "Pushkin Card", "Older Generation", "Protection of Motherhood and Childhood", and "Large Families".

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