Alexey Kozlov: "The contribution to the participants of the program 'Heroes. Nizhny Novgorod Region' is essentially a contribution to the future."

      April 22, 2026 14:19 Society "The key importance of the program 'Heroes. Nizhny Novgorod Region' lies in its participants. All those who joined the project are true patriots; for them, the idea of improving the life of the region and the entire country is not just empty words. Investing in these people, their knowledge and skills is essentially an investment in the future," noted SVO veteran and program participant Alexey Kozlov. According to Alexey, he wants to gain competencies during the training that will help him implement his own socially significant projects. Above all, the participant hopes to develop leadership qualities, management skills, strategic thinking, and planning. "I learned about the program from acquaintances. There were doubts, but interest, curiosity, and a desire for new achievements prevailed. In the foreseeable future, I plan to implement my project aimed at preserving the historical heritage of the region. It involves creating a map and a sightseeing route," shared Alexey Kozlov. Alexey's mentor in the program is the Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Yegor Polyakov. Individual internships took place at the NPС "BAS," the ANO "Gorky Tech," the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Property and Land Relations, and the Ministry of Communications and Digital Development of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. "Yegor Nikolaevich is a wonderful mentor, an excellent manager; I have formed an exclusively positive opinion about him and his team," says Alexey Kozlov. Let us remind you that the program "Heroes. Nizhny Novgorod Region" is aimed at integrating and employing participants and veterans of the special military operation into the system of state administration. In March 2025, an agreement was signed between the government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, RANEPA, and KUPNO on cooperation in implementing this program. Registration for participation in the program "Heroes. Nizhny Novgorod Region" ended on March 31. During the selection campaign, 1,613 applications were received from residents of Nizhny Novgorod. Based on the total points from the questionnaire, testing, online interviews, and assessment, as well as the results of in-person interviews with the Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Andrey Gneushev, 60 participants were selected for the main educational program and 30 people for inclusion in the next cohort of the program upon their return to the region. On August 4, 2025, the official opening of the training under the program "Heroes. Nizhny Novgorod Region" took place, with the participation of the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Gleb Nikitin. 60 people selected for participation in the educational program began their training. The third educational module of the program has now been completed. The 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 reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+