Criminal cases against officials and the revival of the "Volga" brand: the main news for March

      10:31 April 5 News Service

      Photo: Roman Yarovitsyn, Kommersant from iv.kommersant.ru

       March 2026 in Nizhny Novgorod was marked by personnel changes in the government, the fight against corruption, the start of the spring hunting season, and preparations for the launch of new Volga cars. Below is an overview of key events in the region.

       Law enforcement is searching for compromising materials on the management of the region's main drug supplier

       The court has placed under house arrest the deputy directors of the State Enterprise "Nizhny Novgorod Regional Pharmacy," Anna Fayans and Viktor Okhotnikov. Law enforcement agencies are conducting a large-scale inspection of the organization's contractors and pharmaceutical distributors. Investigative actions are aimed at collecting evidence in cases of abuse of office. Previously, the heads of the territorial office of Rosimushchestvo also came under the scrutiny of law enforcement. Photo: Roman Yarovitsyn, Kommersant from iv.kommersant.ru

       "Volga" will return in 2026: who is behind the revival of the legend

       In the former Volkswagen plant in Nizhny Novgorod, the serial production of cars under the Volga brand will begin in the second quarter of 2026. The production capacity of the site will be up to 110,000 cars per year. Two models of crossovers and a D-class sedan are planned to be launched on the market. Sales are scheduled to start in the third quarter of this year.

      

       The spring hunting season begins next week in Nizhny Novgorod region

       The Ministry of Forestry of the region has announced the dates for the spring hunting of feathered game, which will take place in April. Meanwhile, bear hunting has already been open since March 21 and will last until early June. Authorities have warned of strict rules: shooting female capercaillies, grouse, and ducks is prohibited. Violators face hefty fines of up to 300,000 rubles and confiscation of weapons. pxhere

       Former official in Nizhny Novgorod region lost a lawsuit over an apartment registered to a relative

       The Sormovsky District Court granted the prosecutor's claim against the former head of the urban development department of the regional Ministry of Urban Development. The official attempted to conceal real estate worth 9.5 million rubles by registering it to a relative. The court ruled to dismiss the employee due to loss of trust. Simultaneously, proceedings continue regarding the accusation of the defendant in receiving a bribe.

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       A native of Irkutsk heads the legal department of Nizhny Novgorod region

       Alexander Kamornikov has been appointed director of the state-legal department of Nizhny Novgorod region. Previously, he held leadership positions in the Ministry of Energy of Russia. His predecessor, Leonid Litvinenko, has been transferred to the position of chief advisor to the governor and will oversee issues related to the conduct of the Special Military Operation (SMO). The reshuffles are part of structural changes initiated by the head of the region, Gleb Nikitin.

       Eastern bypass of Nizhny Novgorod: a bridge over the Volga is planned by concessionaires

       The project for the Eastern bypass of Nizhny Novgorod has been submitted for state expertise. The construction of the facility is divided into several phases and includes the construction of a large bridge over the Volga. The project's cost is estimated at 203.8 billion rubles. The regional road management continues negotiations with concessionaires.

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       By Putin's order, Nizhny Novgorod is receiving property from the former deputy mayor

       The municipality of Nizhny Novgorod is reclaiming assets seized from former deputy mayor Dmitry Dzepa. The list of properties includes plots in the Striginsky Bor, facilities on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya and other streets in the city. The decision to transfer the property has been supported by deputies following the president's directive. The process of asset transfer continues amid legal disputes regarding the former official's appeal. photo from the press service of the Nizhny Novgorod District Court

       Free retraining of personnel will be launched in Nizhny Novgorod region in 2026

       The region has expanded its program for free retraining as part of the national project "Personnel." The number of specialties available to Nizhny Novgorod residents has increased to 186 areas, including cybersecurity and graphic design. Separate training modules have been developed for veterans of the SMO. Training is conducted at the Presidential Academy.

      

      

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       Legal VPNs will be available from operators with FSB licenses

       Authorities clarified the rules for the operation of VPN services in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The technology is not prohibited, but only companies with the appropriate FSB licenses will be able to operate legally. According to State Duma deputies, services that do not comply with security requirements and operate in violation of legislation will be blocked by Roskomnadzor.

       Putin signed a law on the dismissal of migrants under new rules starting March 1

       Starting March 2026, employers have the right to dismiss foreign employees based on regional regulations. Previously, such a mechanism did not exist in labor legislation. Companies are required to comply with quotas for foreign labor established by the government. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Social Fund of Russia must be promptly notified of dismissals.

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       Criminal cases against officials and the revival of the "Volga" brand: main news for March

       10:31 April 5

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      Photo: Roman Yarovitsyn, Kommersant from iv.kommersant.ru

      March 2026 in Nizhny Novgorod was marked by personnel changes in the government, the fight against corruption,10:46 April 5, 2026 ProGorodNN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

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