At the initiative of Evgeny Lyulin, a book about the 400-year history of the village will be published in Chernukha.

      On May 8, 2026, at 17:48 Society On May 8, a solemn rally dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War took place in the village of Chernukha in the Lyskovsky district. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Evgeny Lyulin, the head of the local government, Alexander Kochmaryov, Bishop Josiah of Lyskovsky and Lukoyanovsky, veterans, active fighters of the SVO, and residents of the village. "We still hold in our hands the portraits of our fathers and grandfathers. They look at us from the photographs, reminding us that the feat of the people lives not only in textbooks but in our hearts and in such simple yet sacred actions as today's rally. Previously, on May 8, it was impossible to push through at this obelisk—dozens, if not hundreds, of front-line soldiers gathered together, embraced, cried, and laughed. For them, this was the main holiday because they survived and won. Today, the picture is different. In the entire Nizhny Novgorod region, there are fewer than 100 participants of the Great Patriotic War left. In the Lyskovsky district, there is only one. The number is terrifying and relentless. And today, more than ever, we owe each of them—not only in memory but in living deeds. We must find them, visit them, say thank you, help with household chores, simply sit next to them and listen. Because as long as we listen to them, we inherit their truth, their resilience, their love for the Motherland. This must be passed on to our children and grandchildren through personal example. To them, our heroes—the front-line soldiers, the workers of the rear, the children of war—everyone who bore this burden on their shoulders, all post-war generations must bow down to them today. Thank you, dear ones. Thank you for everything," said Evgeny Lyulin, speaking to his fellow countrymen.

      The speaker continued the theme of memory with a personal story. On the obelisk in Chernukha, there are dozens of surnames, and each is familiar to him from childhood. Among them is the name of his father, Boris Stepanovich Lyulin. He fought throughout the war, served in the Far East, and was a border guard on the border with militaristic Japan. He returned home only in 1946. For his courage and bravery in the battles of the Far Eastern front, Boris Stepanovich was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War II class and several medals. "There are dozens of such fates in Chernukha," emphasized Evgeny Lyulin. Another important topic related to preserving historical memory is the work on a book dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the village. The initiator of the publication was Evgeny Lyulin. In his vision, it will be a true chronicle that will tell in detail about the rich history of Chernukha. The village of Chernukha in the Lyskovsky district is one of the oldest and most beautiful villages in the Nizhny Novgorod region. As early as the beginning of the 19th century, it was famous for its Marovskaya fair, named after its proximity to the Marovskaya desert. The Baron’s pond, the Forest lake, the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross—these are all integral pages of local history that will be included in the publication. The book will include several sections: about the origins of Chernukha, about outstanding individuals who glorified the village in different years. A separate, significant part will be dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. Currently, this information is being carefully gathered piece by piece by historians and local historians, and archival data is being processed so that no detail and no name is lost.

      The work to immortalize the memory of Chernukha front-line soldiers is also ongoing. As Evgeny Lyulin reported, last year two new surnames appeared on the memorial—one was added on May 9, the other in the fall. "But this is just the beginning. Currently, the local library and the former director of Chernukha school, who is now engaged in local history, have collected more than a hundred surnames of those who went to the front from the village and surrounding villages. We will not stop working until every hero is named individually," emphasized the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly. "The lists on the obelisk must be complete and accurate. This is our living memory, which we must pass on to those who come after us." The rally concluded with performances by creative groups, teachers, and students of Chernukha school, who sang songs from the war years. Participants of the event laid flowers at the obelisk and honored the memory of the fallen with a moment of silence. The NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main 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+