Nikitin: the main advantage of the Nizhny Novgorod region is the speed of decision-making.

      On June 5, 2026, at 17:33, Politics Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region Gleb Nikitin spoke about what he considers the key competitive advantage of the region. In his opinion, the main role today is played by the speed of decision-making and the team's readiness to act boldly. He noted that each subject of the country has its own objective advantages related to geography, logistics, history, and the structure of the economy. But in the end, everything depends on the quality of governance and how quickly the authorities can respond to challenges.

      Competition is present in all areas: investments, economic indicators, migration — the struggle for personnel, Nikitin emphasized in an interview with Rosbalt at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (18+).

      At the same time, the governor believes that demographic processes cannot be viewed as an element of rivalry between regions. According to him, the increase in birth rates is a common task for the entire country. Speaking about the main competitor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Nikitin named Moscow.

      It is the strongest region in all areas and in all rankings. It is pleasant to learn from and to compare with. We will strive to meet this standard, the governor noted.

      Nikitin also commented on the unofficial status of Nizhny Novgorod as the "third capital." In his opinion, such formulations are already outdated — each major city has its strengths, and each can be a leader in its own right.

      As some have expressed (not me), Nizhny Novgorod is already the capital of everything. We have had different statuses: youth capital, cultural capital, and capital of sunsets, the head of the region added.

      Speaking about plans for the next five years, the governor expressed confidence that the region will develop thanks to the already established foundation. According to him, previous investments should yield results and strengthen the positions of the Nizhny Novgorod region. Earlier, Gleb Nikitin commented on the exit of "Paris Nizhny Novgorod" from the RPL. 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+.