The last bell will ring for more than 21 thousand graduates of Nizhny Novgorod.

      On May 25, 2026, at 18:38 Society In Nizhny Novgorod, the ceremonial lines dedicated to the end of the school year have begun. This year, more than 21 thousand schoolchildren in the city will hear the last bell. As noted by the head of the city, Yuri Shalabaev, for six thousand eleventh graders and over 15 thousand ninth graders, this day will mark the beginning of a new stage in life. The mayor congratulated the graduates of school No. 176 in the Kanavinsky district and addressed them with parting words.

      "This is a new, crucial stage in the life of every graduate. Every student is talented, and the main thing is to find the area where this talent will fully unfold. Therefore, although I am not an educator, I can confidently say from the sidelines: each of you is the best, regardless of grades," said Yuri Shalabaev.

      He expressed gratitude to the teachers for their selfless work, for the strength and patience they invested in the students, as well as to the parents of the graduates. It was previously reported that in total, solemn lines will be held for 33.4 thousand ninth graders and 12.8 thousand eleventh graders across the Nizhny Novgorod region. In total, 46.2 thousand students are graduating from schools in the region in the 2025/2026 academic year. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main 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+