Nizhny Novgorod residents are prohibited from swimming in Lake Meshcherskoye.

      On May 20, 2026, at 15:00 Society Nizhny Novgorod residents will not be able to swim at Lake Meshcherskoye this summer. As reported by NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" in the Department of Urban Improvement, the majority of water samples taken in the recreational area of the "Meshcherskoye Lake" beach on Meshchersky Boulevard do not meet SanPin requirements. To reduce health risks for vacationers, changes were made in the city decree dated May 24, 2023, No. 3249 "On creating conditions for the mass recreation of residents of the urban district of Nizhny Novgorod in the summer period" in the fall of 2025. As a result, the beach at Lake Meshcherskoye was reclassified from "municipal beach" to "municipal place (zone) for public recreation on water bodies." Swimming is not permitted in areas with such status. Let us remind you that the official swimming season in Nizhny Novgorod starts on June 1, 2026. Read here where swimming and sunbathing are allowed this year. Earlier, divers revealed what items they most often find in Nizhny Novgorod water bodies. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. 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+.