The law on the memory of the victims of genocide during the Great Patriotic War was developed in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      On July 3, 2026, at 10:26 AM, Society In the Nizhny Novgorod region, a law has been developed to regulate issues related to the perpetuation of the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War. The draft legal document was submitted to the Legislative Assembly by Governor Gleb Nikitin.

      As noted in the explanatory note, the document is prepared for the implementation of the federal law, which stipulates that the memory of the deceased is to be perpetuated, and the organization of this work is handled by federal and regional authorities, as well as local self-government bodies within their powers.

      In addition, the Ministry of Culture of Russia has approved a plan of activities for the implementation of the federal law. It recommends that regions improve their own legislation in this area.

      The draft submitted to the regional parliament proposes to define the main forms of perpetuating memory in the Nizhny Novgorod region. It also outlines the powers of the Legislative Assembly, the regional government, the relevant executive body, and municipalities.

      A separate article addresses funding. It is proposed that the expenses for implementing these powers be covered by the funds allocated in the regional budget for the upcoming financial year and planning period.

      The bill applies to an indefinite number of individuals. Its adoption, as noted in the explanatory note, will help regulate certain issues in the sphere of preserving the memory of the victims of genocide who perished in 1941-1945.

      Earlier, it was reported that on the eve of the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, a solemn reburial of the remains of Sergey Razuvaev, who went missing during the Great Patriotic War, took place in the Buturlin district. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay informed about 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+