Three men fell through the ice near the Chkalov staircase.

      On March 19, 2026, at 16:49, Society Three men fell through the ice on the Volga River near the Chkalov Stairs, reported the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod Region. A signal about the incident was received at 16:05 on March 19. The emergency rescue team from Nizhny Novgorod arrived in time, so no one died. All three were brought to the shore. They are being examined by medical personnel. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminded that the ice on the water bodies of the Nizhny Novgorod region is already unstable, so it is dangerous to go out on it. Earlier, it was reported that the head of Gorodets, Alexander Mudrov, condemned fishermen who venture onto the melting ice. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+