In Nizhny Novgorod, work is underway to replace the unsuccessful green plantings as part of the warranty obligations of the contracting organizations.

      In Nizhny Novgorod, a commission consisting of specialists from the city ecology committee, contractors, and ecologists is checking the survival of plants as part of contractual warranty obligations. The head of the city, Yuri Shalabaev, spoke about the work with green spaces on his social media pages. According to the mayor, it is not enough to simply plant trees and shrubs for the city to be green. "Comprehensive measures for caring for the plantings and timely replacement of non-surviving specimens are equally important," emphasized Yuri Shalabaev.

      The head of the city cited the care and monitoring of the condition of new black pines on the Rowing Canal as an example. "Last year, during the spring agronomic period, 581 trees were planted there. Today, during the next inspection, experts identified 17 non-surviving specimens that the contractor will have to replace under warranty. The condition of another 17 has been put under control; the trees are still sick. We continue monitoring all of them," noted Yuri Shalabaev, adding that contractors are also taking care of plantings from previous years, including container gardening: they are watered, weeded, fertilized, and pruned.

      Denis Lapshin, an expert on green spaces who participated in the inspection, noted the good annual growth of shoots on the pines at the Rowing Canal. "We see that the plants have grown taller, cones are forming on them, and shoots are growing. Therefore, I can state that the overwhelming majority of pines have successfully survived the winter, and nothing threatens their viability. At the same time, there is some drying of branches at the bottom, which is explained by the high snow cover and is a normal situation for trees. Such signs do not threaten the viability of the tree," he concluded.

      Victor Danilov, the director of the contracting organization that planted the plants, reported that the concluded contract provides for three years of plant maintenance and timely replacement if necessary. "Watering and fertilizing the trees is done at the root to avoid burning the needles with fertilizers. We monitor each tree, care for them, and note the growth rate of the trunk and shoots," the contractor reported.

      According to Alexey Sidelnick, director of the Municipal Committee for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Nizhny Novgorod, who also participated in today's inspection, large-sized green plantings continue in Nizhny Novgorod at the direction of the head of the city, Yuri Shalabaev. "This year, we plan to plant more than 450 trees and almost 400 shrubs. Preference is given to decorative plants that are resistant to growing in urban conditions: these include linden, willow, pine, spruce, rowan, spiraea, juniper, and others. So far, work has already been done on Minin Street, Varvarskaya, Semashko, Lenin Avenue, and the Rowing Canal," he said, adding that container gardening is actively developing in the city. "In the spring of this year, annual herbaceous plants—petunias and coleus—were planted in pots and large containers, totaling almost 260 units, located on Soviet, Minin, Varvarskaya, Gruzinskaya, and Kozhevennaya Streets. A check of the shrubs was also carried out, with subsequent replacement of plants if necessary."

      Nizhny Novgorod residents and city guests see how the new greenery is changing its appearance, not only in the city center but also in public spaces across all districts, including those being improved under the "Formation of a Comfortable Urban Environment" program of the national project "Infrastructure for Life." "I live in the Burnakovsky microdistrict, where a square has been improved, and trees and shrubs have been planted. It turned out to be an amazing beauty! We all love this place and happily come here to relax. The city has transformed in just the last few years! The squares and parks have changed—there are places to walk with children and breathe fresh air. For this, our mayor deserves a big thank you!" shared a Nizhny Novgorod resident.

      Among the favorite green areas, Nizhny Novgorod residents also mention the Lower Volga Embankment, Switzerland Park, Avtozavodsky Park, and others. "Firstly, greening is aesthetically beautiful. Secondly, plants are the lungs of cities, which is especially relevant for megacities. Therefore, any greening makes the city more beautiful, more attractive, and pleasing to the eye," noted a Nizhny Novgorod woman.

      Tourists also admit that they like returning to Nizhny Novgorod not only because of its rich cultural heritage, colorful views, and modern pace of life but also due to the abundance of greenery and well-maintained spaces. "I am a tourist. I have something to compare. I have been coming to Nizhny from Belgorod for six years. And every year I see how Nizhny Novgorod is blossoming. I love to walk and always visit the embankments, the Kremlin, and Switzerland Park. The city is wonderful. It is amazing, beautiful!" said a guest of Nizhny Novgorod.

      Recall that earlier, the head of the city, Yuri Shalabaev, reported that maples were planted in the Big Square on Minin Square in early May, and plantings of linden trees that began in 2024 continue on the street of the same name. Additionally, the mayor mentioned that new trees are also being planted in Markina Square, opposite the River Station.