Traffic will be restricted at Strelka due to the "Great Rus" festival.

      On August 28, 2026, at 19:47, Society In Nizhny Novgorod, traffic will be temporarily closed on several sections of roads at Strelka, the city administration reported. The restrictions will be in effect from 00:01 on August 29 until 05:00 on August 30, 2026. The closures will affect the Volga embankment from Betankur Street to Sovnarkomovskaya Street; Sovnarkomovskaya Street from the Volga embankment to Samarkand Street; and Strelka Street from house No. 7 to house No. 3A near the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Drivers are asked to remove their vehicles from the restricted areas in advance. Cars that remain in the closed sections will be towed. The administration also recommended that motorists plan their routes in advance, pay close attention to temporary road signs, and follow instructions on site. We remind you that on August 29, a music festival "Great Russia" (6+) will take place near the cathedral in honor of Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky. This year it will be held for the sixth time and will be dedicated to the history of the victories of the Russian army. 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+.