Nizhny Novgorod region entered the top 25 for the quality of assistance to mothers in labor.

      On August 31, 2026, 09:53 Society The Nizhny Novgorod region ranked among the top 25 Russian regions for the quality of state maternity care. In the study of the project "To Be Precise," the region took 22nd place out of 78. One of the main indicators that helped the region become a leader was the low infant mortality rate. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, it was 2.9 per 1,000 live births. This is one of the highest results in the country. The same indicator was recorded in the Moscow and Voronezh regions. The situation is only better in the Belgorod region, where the rate was 2.6, and in Yakutia — 2.3. For comparison, the median value across Russia is at 3.8.

      Source: tochno.st The top spots in the ranking were taken by the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Experts attribute their high positions to good provision of doctors — obstetricians, neonatologists, and pediatricians, as well as a low maternal mortality rate. At the bottom of the list were the Ulyanovsk region and Buryatia. The most noticeable shortage of specialized medical personnel, according to the study, is observed in the Pskov region and the Transbaikal Territory.

      It should be noted that the Nizhny Novgorod region continues to strengthen support measures for families. Changes have been made to the regional program "Increasing Birth Rates in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Supporting Families with Children (2024-2030)." According to the new version of the document, by 2030, the number of births in the region should increase to 22,543 per year. The provision of regional maternity capital remains, and young families upon the birth of a third and subsequent children will continue to receive a one-time payment of at least 300,000 rubles. For students who have registered for pregnancy, a one-time payment of at least 100,000 rubles is provided. Earlier, the governor proposed expanding the possibilities for using regional maternity capital — including allowing it to be directed towards participation in shared construction of townhouses.

      In addition, based on the results of the first four months of 2026, the Nizhny Novgorod region ranked first in Russia in terms of the growth rate of the total fertility rate. The NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main 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+