Fatal car accident, new warehouses, and prices for the "Volga": main news for August 1

      06:30 August 2 News Service

      Irina Borisova

       Main events on August 1 in Nizhny Novgorod and the region: a high-profile traffic accident involving public transport, plans for the production of new "Volga" cars, and the expansion of the region's logistics infrastructure.

       In Nizhny Novgorod, a minibus with a deceased driver crashed into a bus stop and drove onto the sidewalk

       A traffic accident occurred in Nizhny Novgorod involving a minibus whose driver died while operating the vehicle. The bus lost control, crashed into a bus stop, and veered onto the pedestrian zone. Fortunately, no pedestrians were injured as a result of the incident. The exact causes of the driver's sudden death are being investigated by specialists. Irina Borisova

       The price of the new "Volga" in Nizhny Novgorod is set at up to 3.2 million rubles

       Details about the revived "Volga" brand have been revealed, with production planned to start in Nizhny Novgorod in 2026. The top version of the car will cost buyers 3.2 million rubles. The model will be available in three configurations — "Comfort," "Luxury," and "Privilege" — with engines of 2.5 and 3.5 liters.

       Photo by progorodnn.ru

       A warehouse project of over 1,300 square meters has been approved near Nizhny Novgorod

       In the Bogorodsky district, the construction of a new warehouse complex with an area of 1,317 square meters has been approved. The facility will be located in the Doskinskaya industrial zone. The building, which will be one to two stories high, will be designed in light colors, according to the approved architectural and urban planning appearance. Photo by progorodnn.ru

       In Nizhny Novgorod, bus routes No. 20 and No. 64 have been temporarily changed due to construction work

       Due to repair work at the intersection of Admiral Nakhimov and Gleb Uspensky streets, the movement of buses No. 20 and No. 64 has been adjusted in Nizhny Novgorod. The transport will now follow altered routes through Gleb Uspensky and Novikov-Priboy streets in both directions. There is currently no information on when the work will be completed and when the original routes will be restored.

      

       Photo from vgoroden.ru

       The number of applications from foreigners to universities in Nizhny Novgorod has increased fivefold

       The number of applications for admission to Nizhny Novgorod higher education institutions from foreign citizens has increased fivefold. The most popular fields among international students are "Medicine," "Construction," and "Economics." Local universities are ready to accept over 3,000 students from abroad in the current academic year. Photo by progorodnn.ru

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

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       The weather in Nizhny Novgorod: detailed forecast for the first working week of August

       The first working week of August in Nizhny Novgorod promises to be warm: the air will warm up to +27°C.11:07 02.08.2026 vGorodeN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       The prosecutor's office has taken control of the situation at the airport in Nizhny Novgorod

       The Volga Transport Prosecutor's Office is monitoring the rights of passengers at the airport in Nizhny Novgorod.11:07 02.08.2026 vGorodeN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       The transport prosecutor's office is monitoring passenger rights at the Nizhny Novgorod airport

       The Volga Transport Prosecutor's Office is overseeing the compliance with the rights of air passengers at Chkalov Nizhny Novgorod Airport.11:07 02.08.2026 NIA Nizhny Novgorod - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       Elimination of storm consequences and development of the transport system in Dzerzhinsk: main news of the week

       10:32 August 2

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      Photo: ProGorod

      From July 27 to August 2, Dzerzhinsk faced serious weather challenges that affected the city's infrastructure.11:06 02.08.2026 ProDzer.Ru - Dzerzhinsk

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       The departure of four flights is delayed at Nizhny Novgorod airport

       The arrival of two flights is also delayed.

      The departure of flights to Yekaterinburg, Kirov, Sochi, and Moscow is delayed at Nizhny Novgorod airport on August 2.11:03 02.08.2026 Vremya N - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       A branded train dedicated to the elections will be launched in the Nizhny Novgorod metro

       In Nizhny Novgorod, the project will start on August 5. A branded train dedicated to the elections will be launched in the Nizhny Novgorod metro.10:57 02.08.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       Four planes will depart from Nizhny Novgorod with delays: details

       On August 2, four flights from Nizhny Novgorod are delayed. Two more planes are landing in the capital of the Volga region with delays.09:38 02.08.2026 vGorodeN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

       A fatal traffic accident, new warehouses, and prices for "Volga": main news for August 1

       06:30 August 2

      News Service

      Irina Borisova

      Main events on August 1 in Nizhny Novgorod and the region: a high-profile traffic accident involving public transport,07:05 02.08.2026 ProGorodNN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       Parking on the Upper Volga Embankment and Rodionova will be temporarily restricted

       The restrictions will take effect from August 4. Parking on the Upper Volga and Rodionova in Nizhny Novgorod will be temporarily restricted. Photo: press service of the Nizhny Novgorod administration.21:26 01.08.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       Car parking will be restricted on three streets in Nizhny Novgorod starting August 4

       The ban will be introduced to ensure the unobstructed movement of vehicles. In Nizhny Novgorod, a temporary ban on stopping and parking cars will be introduced on three sections of city streets starting August 4.17:16 01.08.2026 Newsroom24.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       In Nizhny Novgorod, traffic will be restricted for 10 days on Gagarin Avenue

       In Nizhny Novgorod, from 6:00 AM on August 3 to 11:59 PM on August 13, 2026, traffic will be partially restricted on Gagarin Avenue near the intersection with Shaposhnikov Street.14:58 01.08.2026 Nizhny Novgorod Truth - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       Restrictions will be introduced on Gagarin Avenue in Nizhny Novgorod in August

       Vehicle traffic will be partially restricted on Gagarin Avenue in Nizhny Novgorod.13:05 01.08.2026 vGorodeN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       A new bus route No. 23 in Cheboksary will start on August 1

       A new bus route No. 23 in Cheboksary will start on August 1.

      As reported by the head of Cheboksary, Stanislav Trofimov, the new route No. 23 will connect the "Grushevyy" microdistrict and the settlement.12:13 01.08.2026 NTA-Privolzhye - Nizhny Novgorod

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

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       In Orenburg, a bus crashed into a pole: four people were injured

       In Orenburg, in a traffic accident involving a minibus, the driver and three passengers were injured.14:59 01.08.2026 Orenburg Newspaper - Orenburg