"Harder than last year": Gleb Nikitin's wife on how she swam across the Volga

      On July 27, 2026, at 13:06 Culture and Leisure. Last weekend, the Nizhny Novgorod aquatorium became the venue for the annual X-WATERS marathon (12+). About three thousand swimmers from Russia and foreign countries participated in the swim. Among the participants was the wife of the Nizhny Novgorod governor, Ekaterina Nikitina. She shared her emotions on "VKontakte." The spouse of the regional head admitted that the two-kilometer distance was harder for her than in 2025. "There is something to strive for and to swim excellently next year," added Ekaterina Nikitina. By the way, in 2026, in addition to the daytime swim, there was also a night swim. It gathered over 200 participants, among whom was the head of the regional Ministry of Sports, Dmitry Kabailo. How X-WATERS Volga 2026 went - see in the photo report by NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.