Veteran of the SVO Nikita Zezekalo headed the Nizhny Novgorod ANO.

      May 14, 2026 12:38 Society On May 12, veteran of the Special Military Operation Nikita Zezekalo was appointed as the director of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Public Self-Governance of Nizhny Novgorod." This was reported on the organization's website. Zezekalo is a participant in the regional educational program "Heroes. Nizhny Novgorod Region." He passed the competitive selection and was enrolled in the main stream, which prepares participants and veterans of the Special Military Operation for work in the system of state and municipal administration. During the training, he studied the structure and principles of the city administration, the features of municipal management, as well as the mechanisms of interaction with residents.

      "The knowledge gained during the training, as well as the experience of service and public activity, will become an important foundation for work in the field of developing territorial public self-governance in Nizhny Novgorod," the organization noted.

      Let us remind you that before this, the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization was headed by former city council deputy Oksana Degtereva. It was previously reported that the Nizhny Novgorod OMS fund was headed by Oksana Shumaeva. 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+