New directors have been appointed at two Nizhny Novgorod colleges.

      On March 30, 2026, at 14:55 Society In the system of secondary vocational education in the Nizhny Novgorod region, there have been personnel changes. Leaders have changed in two colleges in the region, the regional Ministry of Education reported. Irina Yaremenko has taken over as head of the Governor's College. She replaced Natalia Katyshova as director, who will continue her work in the region's education sector. The ministry noted that Irina Yaremenko is a representative of a pedagogical dynasty. She began her professional path as a kindergarten teacher and then returned to her native pedagogical college as a lecturer. Over the years, she has held positions as chair of the teachers' and students' trade union organization, educational organizer, and deputy director for educational and production work. A new leader has also been appointed at the Nizhny Novgorod Industrial College. Alexander Nikishin has become the director. He began his career at the same educational institution in 2005 and has held various management positions over the years. As emphasized by the ministry, the new leadership has been tasked with elevating the "Professionalism" cluster in the field of mechanical engineering to a new level. The corresponding instruction was given by the regional Minister of Education, Mikhail Puchkov. The ministry notes that the personnel changes open a new stage in the development of educational organizations. The new directors face ambitious goals for the further development of the colleges. It was previously reported that the Nizhny Novgorod Ministry of Science and Higher Education is headed by Viktor Anisimov. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay informed about major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+