How much does it cost to prepare a child for school in Nizhny Novgorod?

      On August 20, 2026, at 17:04, the economy. Preparing a child for school in Nizhny Novgorod this year may cost parents more than 30,000 rubles. The publication "Komsomolskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod" calculated the cost of a basic set for a first-grader - from school uniforms to stationery and creative supplies. The most expensive part was clothing and shoes. The set included a jacket, a sundress, a skirt, trousers, blouses, a turtleneck, a sweater, spare shoes, tights, golf socks, and regular socks. All of this cost 19,232 rubles. An additional 4,397 rubles were needed for sportswear. This included a tracksuit, two t-shirts, and sneakers. A backpack with an orthopedic back, as well as two shoe bags, cost 3,530 rubles. Stationery (notebooks, covers, pens, pencils, a pencil case, and other supplies) amounted to 1,474 rubles. Supplies for drawing and labor lessons - plasticine, paints, brushes, colored paper and cardboard, scissors, glue, and other materials - cost another 1,439 rubles. Meanwhile, some teachers may additionally ask for PVA glue, an apron, and sleeves, which will increase expenses by about 200-300 rubles. Thus, the basic set for a first-grader amounted to 30,072 rubles. For a boy, the amount will be approximately comparable: instead of a skirt and sundress, additional trousers will be needed, instead of blouses - shirts, and tights will be replaced by socks. Savings can be made by buying uniforms during summer sales, not overpaying for brands, and gradually purchasing stationery. Before going to the store, it is also worth checking what necessary supplies are already at home. At the same time, outerwear, outdoor shoes, school accessories, and other additional purchases were not included in the calculation. Parents will also have to take care of a workspace for the child at home - a desk and a chair. Height-adjustable furniture can be chosen, which the child can use for several years. Let us remind you that in the Nizhny Novgorod region, large families and low-income families can receive various benefits at the beginning of the school year: annual assistance for each schoolchild, monthly payments for food, and for large families - also compensation for travel and part of utility expenses. 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+.