The average age of civil servants in the Nizhny Novgorod region is 40 years.

      May 26, 2026 13:27 Politics The average age of civil servants in the Nizhny Novgorod region is 40 years. This was reported by the Minister of Personnel Policy of the region, Roman Markov, as conveyed by IA "Vremya N." The results of a sociological study showed that 47% of young people consider the possibility of working in public service. At the same time, the majority of survey participants admitted that they faced difficulties when seeking employment in government bodies or when transitioning between departments. Such problems were reported by 61% of respondents. Another 29% of those surveyed noted the low level of salaries in public service. The lack of necessary professional experience was cited as an obstacle by 18% of study participants, while 12% complained about bureaucratic complexities when applying for jobs. Markov also emphasized that today there is a program called "Gosstart" for young people. It provides comprehensive training for young state and municipal employees, as well as internships in the government of the Nizhny Novgorod region. It was previously reported that Nizhny Novgorod officials were prohibited from purchasing expensive cars and phones. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay informed about the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+