Iconic Nizhny Novgorod landmarks will be illuminated in blue on April 2nd in support of children with autism spectrum disorder.

      On April 2, 2026, at 19:10, Nizhny Novgorod region will once again participate in the "Light It Blue" campaign in support of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The event is organized by the Social Development Center of Nizhny Novgorod region for the eighth consecutive year. This was reported by the press service of the regional government.

      On this day, iconic buildings and sculptures in many cities around the world will be illuminated with blue spotlights to draw public attention to the issues faced by people with ASD.

      In the evening of April 2, from 19:00 to 23:00, ten significant sites in the region will be lit up in blue: Nizhny Novgorod Fair, Nizhny Novgorod TV Tower, Fedorovsky Embankment, the stadium at Strelka, the "Mayak" Academy, Kanavinsky Bridge, the Ferris wheel at Sennaya Square, the art object "Crane" at Strelka, and Shukhov Tower. This year, the IT campus "Neimark" will join the campaign for the first time.

      Incidentally, Nizhny Novgorod became the first city in Russia to adopt a comprehensive support concept for people with ASD. It was approved on September 19, 2019, by the government of Nizhny Novgorod region, and as part of its implementation, accessible infrastructure for people with ASD is being created. In particular, three resource centers have been opened: in healthcare, education, and social services.

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