The total fertility rate in the Nizhny Novgorod region has exceeded the average Russian indicator for the first time since 1990.

      Source: Ministry of Social Development and Family Policy of the Nizhny Novgorod Region

      As of June 2026, the total fertility rate in the Nizhny Novgorod region has exceeded the average Russian indicator for the first time since 1990. Currently, the TFR for the region is 1.357, while the average for Russia is 1.352, and the average for the Volga Federal District is 1.295. At the same time, the TFR for third and subsequent children increased from 0.257 in June 2025 to 0.296 in June 2026 — an increase of 0.039 points, or 12.2%. This is also the best result among all regions of Russia. As noted by the Ministry of Social Development and Family Policy of the region, the total fertility rate serves as one of the key indicators of demographic development in the subjects of Russia. The TFR of each region is the average number of children born to one woman over her reproductive lifetime. The department noted that the positive dynamics of the TFR in the Nizhny Novgorod region is becoming increasingly stable. The stabilization of the demographic situation is largely due to the launch of a whole range of support measures for families with children and families expecting a baby. The program is called "OSNOVA – Nizhny Novgorod Life Project." It is being implemented at the direction of the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Gleb Nikitin, and is a crucial component of the regional Family Five-Year Plan (from 2025 to 2030). According to the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Institute of Demographic Development," since the launch of the "OSNOVA" program, the Nizhny Novgorod region has increased its TFR from 1.26 in June 2025 to 1.357 in June 2026. The growth amounted to 0.097 units, or 7.7%, which is the best result among all regions of the country during this period. "In a year, we managed to increase the indicator by almost 8%, and this is the best result among the regions of the country. Such a systematic stable growth has been the result of implementing a set of measures that work as a single mechanism. We have overcome the inertia of decline, including against the backdrop of declining indicators in the district, and proved that thanks to a well-calibrated combination of federal and regional demographic tools, the demographic trend can be reversed. However, it is undoubtedly important to expand the range of support, update solutions, and address barriers that hinder families. These are our priorities, which are outlined in the national project "Family,"" noted the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, secretary of the regional branch of the "United Russia" party, Gleb Nikitin.

      Let us remind you that since July 2025, Nizhny Novgorod families receive up to 1 million rubles for the birth or adoption of children, taking into account the federal maternity capital and the parental main income "OSNOVA." Parents can also apply for a "Gift for Newborn" from the governor in the form of an electronic certificate worth 20,000 rubles for purchasing children's goods from local manufacturers on one of the marketplaces. In addition, expectant mothers and families with children can take advantage of free consultations with specialized experts, including psychologists, lawyers, and social work specialists, by contacting the hotline or the chat-bot "Sokhrani.rf." The Institute of Demographic Development also offers Nizhny Novgorod residents useful digital products. For example, the "Calculator of Social Support Measures" calculates available measures and benefits based on individual family parameters. In the "Life Situations" section, one can obtain a clear algorithm of actions for solving various everyday issues. The mini-application "Wow, Parents!" accompanies the expectant mother from the first week of pregnancy until the birth of the child, and then helps couples preserve pleasant memories in relevant formats. The "Family Navigator" simplifies the search for children's and sports grounds in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      Detailed information about all initiatives can be found on the website of the "OSNOVA – Nizhny Novgorod Life Project": https://osnovano.ru. The national project "Family" is being implemented at the direction of the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. The national project includes activities aimed at the comprehensive development of families: expanding support measures, creating conditions for active longevity of the older generation, and ensuring quality and accessible medical care. It includes seven federal projects: "Family Support," "Family Values," "Culture for the Family," "Pushkin Card," "Older Generation," "Protection of Motherhood and Childhood," "Large Families."