The former deputy mayor of Nizhny Novgorod, Egorov, was sentenced to 3.5 years in a penal colony for bribery.

      May 28, 2026 17:15 Society The former first deputy head of Nizhny Novgorod, Sergey Egorov, has been sentenced to 3.5 years in a general regime colony. This was reported to the correspondent of NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" by the press service of the Nizhny Novgorod District Court.

      In addition, he faces a fine and a ban on holding positions in public service.

      Recall that the official was detained in December 2025 on charges of receiving a bribe for assistance in organizing illegal parking. According to the investigation, from February to September 2025, Sergey Egorov, while serving as the first deputy mayor, received 120,000 rubles through an intermediary from an individual entrepreneur and a commercial organization.

      The contract for organizing parking on Kosmicheskaya, Admiral Nakhimov, and 40 Years of Victory streets was concluded with the director of LLC GK "Nizhny Novgorod Partner" and an entrepreneur specializing in building materials.

      Permits were issued; however, according to the investigation, Sergey Egorov demanded cash payments and the termination of the contracts. The former vice-mayor admitted his guilt.

      Earlier, the former head of the Nizhny Novgorod RANEPA, Alexander Paramonov, revealed how he spent the bribes. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+