Ten families from the Nizhny Novgorod region reached the final of the "This is a Family Matter" competition.

      On May 18, 2026, at 12:22, Society. The winners of the semifinals of the "It's a Family Thing" competition of the Presidential platform "Russia - a Land of Opportunities" were ten families from the Nizhny Novgorod region. In total, 55 families became winners from the Volga Federal District in the semifinals, which took place in support of the national project "Family" in Ufa.

      The winners successfully completed a series of creative, sports, and intellectual tasks. In the summer, they will go to Moscow to compete for the main prizes of the competition - 60 certificates worth 5 million rubles each for improving living conditions.

      "Ufa has successfully concluded the series of district semifinals of the second season. The Volga region is a wonderful combination of cultures, traditions, and nationalities. The families gathered here have shown that the true wealth of Russia lies in unity. A total of 285 family teams participated in the district stage, of which 55 advanced to the finals. I want to tell all participants that being here is already an achievement to be proud of. I wish you to take home not only impressions but also new acquaintances, and perhaps new family traditions that will stay with you for a long time. I wish the finalists to represent their regions well in Moscow," said Andrey Betin, General Director of the Presidential platform "Russia - a Land of Opportunities" and Rector of the Senesh Management Workshop.

      The winners of the semifinals from the Nizhny Novgorod region were ten teams:

      1. The Abramov family;

      2. The Abumov and Odintsov families;

      3. The Borisov, Lyubimov, and Glinkin families;

      4. The Golunov, Kabanov, and Pedyukov families;

      5. The Gunin family;

      6. The Degtyarev and Saveliev families;

      7. The Kalyaskin, Finogeev, and Abdullin families;

      8. The Kasyakov, Molokoedov, and Tyupin families;

      9. The Novikov, Gusarov, and Toropov families;

      10. The Ryndin and Kurakin families.

      In the team of the Borisov, Lyubimov, and Glinkin families from the Nizhny Novgorod region, three children are being raised. The family team is united by culinary skills, as well as musical creativity and a love for singing.

      "The victory was unexpected for us. We were helped by supporting each other and caring for our loved ones. The tasks were interesting and unusual. We have a tradition of going to Moscow in the spring or summer, and thanks to the competition, this year it will continue as well," noted representatives of the team.

      The winners were determined based on the results of the evaluation tests. Participants underwent intellectual, sports, and creative tasks united by the theme "Being a Family." Some of them were dedicated to the cultural code of Russia - the key theme of the second season. The program also included a quiz Knowledge. The game from the Russian Society "Knowledge," during which families demonstrated their erudition and ability to work as a team.

      In the Abramov family from Dzerzhinsk, two sons are being raised, and they went to the competition in a large group - mother Ekaterina and father Kirill together with the children, the husband's sister with her husband, as well as grandmother and grandfather.

      "When we were announced as the very first winners, our emotions were simply indescribable, as we did not expect to win. But suddenly our last name was called, and our photo was on the screen. Delight, jubilation, happiness! Overall, participating in the competition brought a lot of emotions: we were warmly welcomed, and the curators showed maximum care. The evaluation day was the most cohesive and lively. We congratulate all our Nizhny Novgorod family teams; it was great! Ahead is the most important stage," shared her impressions Ekaterina Abrosimova, mother of two children.

      Now the winners who have secured spots in the finals are looking forward to a trip to Moscow in July this year. The names of the winning families will traditionally be announced on Family, Love, and Fidelity Day.

      Let us remind you that the national project "Family" involves activities that contribute to the comprehensive development of families: expanding support measures, creating conditions for active longevity of the older generation, and ensuring quality and accessible medical care. National projects are being implemented in the country at the direction of the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin.

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