Deserved workers in nine socially significant professions were awarded in Nizhny Novgorod.

      Evgeny Chintsov and Yuri Shalabaev solemnly presented the regalia on the eve of City Day. Honored workers in nine socially significant professions were awarded in Nizhny Novgorod. PHOTO: Nizhny Novgorod Duma. On August 12, 2026, a solemn award ceremony took place in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin for residents who were awarded honorary titles of honored workers in nine socially significant areas of professional activity. Badges, diplomas, and certificates were presented by the chairman of the Nizhny Novgorod City Duma Evgeny Chintsov and the head of the city Yuri Shalabaev. Nizhny Novgorod honors for the fourth time those who, through their labor, talent, and dedication, are writing the city's current history and laying the foundation for its future. The traditional event is timed to celebrate the 805th anniversary of the founding of Nizhny Novgorod. The decision to award honorary titles to 45 Nizhny Novgorod residents was made by the deputies of the City Duma at a meeting on June 24, 2026. During the solemn ceremony, in his welcoming speech to those present, Evgeny Chintsov emphasized the importance of the contribution to the city's development by the Nizhny Novgorod residents who were awarded. "This award is not just an assessment of merits; it is recognition of your personal contribution to the profession. Through your labor, talent, and dedication, you are creating the history of the city today and laying the foundation for its future. Each of you is an example for young specialists. It is you who make our city unique. Thank you for your work," Evgeny Chintsov noted in his welcoming speech at the solemn ceremony. The head of the city, Yuri Shalabaev, speaking to the guests, emphasized that today honors are being given to those on whom Nizhny Novgorod stands. "In these awards is our common deep gratitude to people of various professions: doctors and educators, cultural workers, housing and communal services employees, road workers, athletes, firefighters, and social workers. I want to say the main thing: it is you who put all your strength into the benefit of our city, its safety, and comfort every day. Without loud words, without weekends, and without the right to make mistakes. Thank you for your loyalty to your calling, for your honest work, and for your concern. I wish you all good health, strength, and prosperity! Nizhny Novgorod is rightfully proud of you," said Yuri Shalabaev. "This award means a lot not only for me personally but also for all those with whom I have worked for 30 years in the social sphere, and that is not just one team. I am grateful to the city leadership for recognizing my work with such a high award, but first of all, I want to thank my employees. Any work is done in a team. I am sure we are honestly working for the benefit not only of Nizhny Novgorod but of the entire region," noted Svetlana Solovyova, "Honored Social Worker," director of the State Institution of Nizhny Novgorod Region "Social Protection Administration of the Soviet District of Nizhny Novgorod." "Receiving such an award from the city leadership is very pleasant; I have been in the fire service for 28 years. But the most important thing for me is not titles or regalia, but the opportunity to help people every day. I have dedicated my life to this," said Mikhail Loktev, "Honored Firefighter," commander of the section of the 9th fire and rescue unit of the federal fire service of the State Fire Service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod Region, senior warrant officer of the internal service. "My award is a huge journey. It is my parents, my wonderful school teachers, my mentors — the great dancers of the Mariinsky Theater who taught me at the university. It is my beloved Sormovsky district, it is the life of each student of the team — from 5 to 25 years old. It is colossal work and a great desire to work for the benefit of children, for the benefit of the city, and for the prosperity of our country. For me, this is very honorable and very responsible. I am grateful for such a high assessment of my work. And I am sure that everyone who stands behind me is rejoicing with me. This is a huge army of dancers — not only the artists of our team but also participants from many other teams with whom we are friends and successfully work at city events," said Marina Morozova (Loseva), "Honored Figure of Culture and Art," choreographer of the Municipal Budgetary Institution "Public and Recreational Center 'Nadezhda'," branch "Burevestnik." "This award is an assessment of the work of the entire team of our school and the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of Nizhny Novgorod. We have come a long way, and today our students are successfully competing in all-Russian competitions. I really hope that soon the skiers from our school will have the opportunity to compete internationally," said Dmitry Vladimirovich Strizhak, "Honored Worker of Physical Culture and Sports," director of the Municipal Budgetary Educational Institution of Additional Education "Sports School No. 5 for Ski Racing." "Thank you for the high assessment of the fruitful work of our team; recognition from the leadership is a huge incentive to move forward. We will continue to do everything so that our little Nizhny Novgorod residents receive quality dairy nutrition. We love our city very much and want it to grow healthy and beautiful," said Natalia Bakanova, "Honored Social Worker," deputy director for economic issues of the Municipal Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Milk Kitchen." Note: Since 2023, Nizhny Novgorod has been honoring workers who have achieved the highest professional results in 9 nominations – "Honored Firefighter," "Honored Medical Worker," "Honored Education Worker," "Honored Police Worker," "Honored Social Worker," "Honored Figure of Culture and Art," "Honored Worker of Road Economy," "Honored Worker of Housing and Communal Services," and "Honored Worker of Physical Culture and Sports."

      More news about the event:

      In Nizhny Novgorod, 45 honored workers were awarded. A ceremony was held in Nizhny Novgorod to award 45 residents representing nine socially significant professions. 21:27 12.08.2026 Otkryty Nizhny - Nizhny Novgorod

      The chief physician of Nizhny Novgorod was awarded an honorary title. Galina Chekhova was recognized for her many years of work and achievements in healthcare. 20:05 12.08.2026 Newsroom24.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      The chief physician of Nizhny Novgorod became an honored worker in the field of healthcare. The decree was signed by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The chief physician of Nizhny Novgorod became an honored worker in the field of healthcare. Photo: 19:56 12.08.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      The chief physician from Nizhny Novgorod, Galina Chekhova, received the title of honored worker of healthcare of the Russian Federation. 19:04 August 12 Nina Serebryakova Photo by progorodnn.ru The chief physician of the Nizhny Novgorod medical institution was awarded the honorary title of honored worker of healthcare of the Russian Federation, as reported by "vgoroden.ru." 19:49 12.08.2026 ProGorodNN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      The president of the "GAZ Group" became an honorary citizen of Nizhny Novgorod. The president of the "GAZ Group," Vadim Sorokin, became an honorary citizen of Nizhny Novgorod. 18:38 12.08.2026 Otkryty Nizhny - Nizhny Novgorod

      Putin awarded an honorary title to a Nizhny Novgorod doctor. The chief physician of the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology, Galina Chekhova, received the title of "Honored Worker of Healthcare of the Russian Federation." 18:11 12.08.2026 Vremya N - Nizhny Novgorod

      The chief physician from Nizhny Novgorod became an honored worker of healthcare of the Russian Federation. The chief physician of a medical institution from Nizhny Novgorod received the title of honored worker of healthcare of the Russian Federation. 17:47 12.08.2026 vGorodeN.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      Honored workers in nine socially significant professions were awarded in Nizhny Novgorod. Evgeny Chintsov and Yuri Shalabaev solemnly presented the regalia. Honored workers in nine socially significant professions were awarded in Nizhny Novgorod. 15:53 12.08.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      Honored workers were awarded in Nizhny Novgorod. Honored workers in nine socially significant professions were awarded in Nizhny Novgorod. 15:40 12.08.2026 Nizhny Novgorod Truth -