The movement of ships on the Volga will be blocked due to the X-WATERS swim in Nizhny Novgorod.

      On July 14, 2026, 15:59 Society In the upcoming weekend, July 25 and 26, the waters of the Volga near Nizhny Novgorod will be closed to river traffic. The restrictions are in place for the large amateur swim event X-WATERS Volga (12+). This decision is driven by concerns for the safety of the swimmers — during the competition, all watercraft will be halted. The route of the participants will be monitored by rescue teams and volunteers, and each athlete will be given a personal buoy. The swim in the capital of the Volga region is being held for the tenth time. The competition will start on the morning of July 25. This year, a night stage has been included in the program for the first time — it will take place on the evening of the same day. It was previously reported that two Nizhny Novgorod teams became prize winners at the Russian rowing championship. 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+.