12 films and series were shot in the Nizhny Novgorod region in 2026.

      September 1, 2026 17:34 Culture and Leisure In the first seven months of 2026, 12 film projects were completed in the Nizhny Novgorod region, and another seven are in production. Since the beginning of the year, the Nizhny Novgorod film commission has supported 29 projects, reported NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" from the regional Ministry of Culture. Among the completed works are five series, a pilot episode of a multi-episode project, a short feature film, and three television programs. In the region, in particular, the series "Obstetrician-3" (18+), the multi-episode films "Family by Law" (18+) and "Love Will Overcome All-2" (16+), as well as the ethnographic program "Want a Holiday" (12+) were filmed. From June 27 to July 12, a film crew worked on the detective series "Girl and Dolphin" (6+) at the Nizhny Novgorod Dolphinarium in the 1st of May Park. The project director is Tatyana Kolganova, and the production was handled by the St. Petersburg film company "Zebra." Also, from July 1 to August 31, work was underway in the region on the children's sci-fi adventure film "The First Law of Screw" (6+) directed by Andrey Ivanov. Filming took place in the Reserved Quarters, on the People's Unity Square, Markina Square, the Upper Volga Embankment, and near Lake Meshcherskoye. The Bor and Gorodets districts also became filming locations. Recall that in August, the series "Lyokha Van-Gogh" (16+) was filmed in Nizhny Novgorod. A correspondent from NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" visited the set and spoke with the creators of the film. 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+.