Deputies of the Legislative Assembly of the Novgorod Region strengthen open dialogue with youth.

      April 9, 2026 16:15 Society At the invitation of the deputies of the Legislative Assembly, several delegations of young guests got acquainted with the history and present day of the main legislative body of the region. High school students from School No. 118 in the Moscow District of Nizhny Novgorod visited. This educational institution is renowned for its work in patriotic education: a "YUNARMIA" class has been opened here, where students seriously engage in basic military training, drill, and firearms training, as well as conduct their own research on patriotic topics. Their acquaintance with the parliament began with a tour of the ancient building in the Kremlin. The students saw unique archival documents and photographs, learned how the work of deputies has changed over the decades, and what important decisions for the region were made here. After the tour, the staff of the Legislative Assembly held an intellectual quiz for the students. The questions concerned the history of the regional parliament, the powers of deputies, and the activities of famous Nizhny Novgorod residents. In answering the questions, the students showed a true creative approach and serious preparation. The highlight of the meeting was a conversation in the meeting hall, where the chairman of the committee on urban development, property, and land relations, Vasily Sukhanov, shared his experience with the guests. The students asked him about his childhood, sports interests, how he entered politics, and what the committee, which is also responsible for preserving the ancient buildings that adorn Nizhny Novgorod, is doing today.

      "The kids asked me how I became a deputy. In my childhood, I played hockey at the 'Vodnik' stadium in ordinary felt boots because there was no other gear. I came home soaked to the skin, did my homework, and ran back again. And no one thought to complain. Then there was the army, studying at the institute, working at a factory. Only after going through this path did I come into politics. The most important thing is the ability to communicate with people and not be afraid of difficulties. Gadgets and the internet are good, but live communication and friendship truly make a person strong. And you are incredibly lucky to study at School No. 118, one of the best in the region. Value this," said Vasily Sukhanov.

      The Legislative Assembly was also visited by cadets from the Nizhny Novgorod Count Arakcheev Cadet Corps and the Moscow Naval Cadet Classes. This is symbolic, as more than 160 years ago, starting in 1864, the cadet corps was located in this very building. Future officers took their oaths here, and the founder of aerobatics, Pyotr Nesterov, was born into the family of one of the educators. The meeting became a living bridge between glorious history and modernity: the revived cadet corps continues traditions, and deputies are always happy to tell young people about their work. "Such events in the Legislative Assembly take place regularly. Deputies and staff are convinced that the earlier young people understand the principles of government work, the more conscious their civic position will be in the future. The parliament is always open for tours and live communication, so that every guest can see that lawmaking is not a boring procedure, but a responsible job of people who sincerely love their region," noted the speaker of the regional parliament, Evgeny Lyulin. 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 reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+