Natalia Bochkareva: Nizhny Novgorod can become the center of the Russian film industry

      June 4, 2026 11:12 Culture and Leisure NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" - Alexandra Turovskaya Nizhny Novgorod could become one of the centers of the Russian film industry, provided that infrastructure is developed and the historical environment is preserved. This was reported by actress Natalia Bochkareva to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" before her speech at the press conference "HR-code: the future, technology, people, creativity." According to the star of the series "Happy Together," the city has all the necessary natural and architectural features for filming. Such locations are always in demand, but they need to be protected.

      We have everything here. The historical part (Rozhdestvenskaya Street, the old town around the Kremlin, Ilyinka), all our beautiful islands, rivers, and expanses - this is a feature of Nizhny Novgorod, and this is always needed in cinema, - believes Natalia Bochkareva.

      She mentioned that two weeks ago she attended the "CIPR" conference and noticed that some buildings in Nizhny Novgorod require maintenance.

      I hope that the historical center with our small noble nests will be preserved. This is our feature, our value, our heritage, - emphasized the Nizhny Novgorod native.

      The actress clarified that for the development of the film industry, Nizhny Novgorod needs modern studios. Such venues should be well-equipped and accessible for film production. This refers to the availability of equipment, lighting, sound, cameras, and other technological bases, so that equipment does not have to be transported from Moscow. She called the proximity to the capital an advantage: getting to Nizhny Novgorod is not difficult, so filming here can be profitable.

      We live in the middle strip of Russia, and the weather is unpredictable. It’s good when you can leave the location for a studio, - added Natalia Bochkareva.

      Speaking about her personal experience working in the region, the actress recalled that she started her career in her hometown. In 1996, she participated in the filming of the movie "Chinese Service," which featured Anna Samokhina, Vladimir Menshov, Oleg Yankovsky, and Sergey Bezrukov. At that time, she was a student at the Nizhny Novgorod Theater School and received a minor role. When asked about her willingness to participate again in projects in her hometown, the actress replied that she would gladly agree if appropriate offers came in. It was reported that funds are being sought in the Nizhny Novgorod region for the construction of a film studio. Earlier, the star of the series "Interns," Ilya Glinnikov, admitted that he loves wandering around Nizhny Novgorod. 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+