The XIV Glazichev Readings took place in Arzamas.

      In Arzamas, the XIV All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Glazichev Readings" took place last weekend. The main theme was the strategy "Polycentric agglomerations as an alternative to megacities: interaction of cities in territorial development." As a key example, participants examined the experience of the Nizhny Novgorod region, where Arzamas, Sarov, and Diveevo form a single pilgrimage and tourist cluster. It was also noted that Arzamas and a number of municipalities in the region have been included in the "Golden Ring." More than 200 people participated in the conference, including over 60 federal and regional experts, representatives of government bodies, researchers, State Duma deputies, business representatives, and members of the public. The head of Arzamas, Alexander Shchelokov, noted that the city's participation in the "Arzamas - Diveevo - Sarov" agglomeration is related not only to tourism development but also to creating a comfortable urban environment, modernizing engineering infrastructure, constructing cultural and educational facilities, and developing the road network and transport system. The forum included six expert sessions, a plenary meeting, and an open lecture dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the Nizhny Novgorod region. The Urban Projects Laboratory and the collage workshop "Visual Image of Arzamas" were also active. Students presented an atlas titled "Cities that Succeeded," which includes 100 best urban practices. Russian Senator Dmitry Krasnov emphasized that Arzamas has become a point of attraction and the "gateway" to the "Arzamas - Diveevo - Sarov" cluster, and its development experience is of interest to other territories. Federal support for the event was provided by the development institute DOM.RF. Anton Finogenov, the director for urban environment development at DOM.RF, noted that Arzamas demonstrates an example of small city development through its own resources and cooperation with other territories. Following the conference, a collection of articles with key findings and practices for replication in regions of Russia is planned for publication. The All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Glazichev Readings" has been held since 2013 in memory of Vyacheslav Leonidovich Glazichev (1940–2012) and serves as a platform for exchanging practices in the field of territorial development, urban planning, and spatial organization. Previously, the forum was held in Lipetsk, Cheboksary, Cherepovets, and Sergiev Posad.

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      From showcase to life: Arzamas's experience changes the strategy for the development of small towns in Russia. The conference gathered more than 200 participants and over 60 federal and regional experts. 16:41 06.07.2026 Time N - Nizhny Novgorod

      The experience of the Nizhny Novgorod region in the development of small towns was discussed at the "Glazichev Readings" conference in Arzamas. Photo: Administration of Arzamas. The XIV All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Glazichev Readings" took place in Arzamas last weekend. 16:39 06.07.2026 Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region - Nizhny Novgorod

      Arzamas at the epicenter of the country's main urban discussion. Last weekend, the city hosted the XIV "Glazichev Readings" — one of the most authoritative conferences on urban environment development. 16:26 06.07.2026 City of Arzamas - Arzamas

      The experience of the Nizhny Novgorod region in the development of small towns was discussed at the "Glazichev Readings" conference in Arzamas. The XIV All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Glazichev Readings" took place in Arzamas last weekend. 16:23 06.07.2026 Nizhny Novgorod Truth - Nizhny Novgorod

      The XIV Glazichev Readings took place in Arzamas. The XIV All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Glazichev Readings" took place in Arzamas last weekend. 16:22 06.07.2026 NTA-Privolzhye - Nizhny Novgorod

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      The Sergiev Posad Development Fund participated in the "Glazichev Readings" conference. On July 3, an expert discussion on the "National Tourist Route 'Golden Ring'" took place in Arzamas as part of the XIV All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Glazichev Readings." 21:22 06.07.2026 Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Moscow Region

      Experts discussed new principles of interaction among cities of the Greater Golden Ring. On July 3, an expert discussion on the "National Tourist Route 'Golden Ring'" took place in Arzamas as part of the XIV All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Glazichev Readings." 18:47 06.07.2026 Administration of the Sergiev Posad District - Sergiev Posad