A pensioner from Nizhny Novgorod won more than 15 million rubles in the lottery.

      March 21, 2026 09:37 Society Nizhny Novgorod resident Valery won 15 million rubles in the lottery and an additional 70 rubles. As reported by the press service of "Sportloto," he had previously won 100 thousand rubles several years ago. The man learned about his large win through an SMS and then logged into his personal account on the website to verify everything. At first, he was even confused and couldn't believe his eyes. Then he approached his daughter and said that it seemed he had won. Together, they double-checked the lottery results because the realization didn't come immediately — neither to him nor to his loved ones. Before retiring, Valery Anatolyevich worked for over half a century at a factory as an assembly and repair locksmith. Now he spends more time on his health and family. And he has a large family: two children, five grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. The pensioner plans to spend his winnings on helping his relatives — he wants to assist his children in finishing their summer house and pay off a loan. He also intends to glaze the balcony in his apartment. It was previously reported that a lottery winner with a prize of one million rubles is being sought in Nizhny Novgorod. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+