Nizhny Novgorod's beautification drive transforms the city in just weeks
Nizhny Novgorod officials have shared the first results of their citywide beautification drive. Running for just over three weeks, the campaign has already completed 80% of its planned tasks. Workers and volunteers have transformed public spaces, repaired infrastructure, and cleared large amounts of waste.
The campaign began in early April, though unpredictable weather slowed some of the early efforts. Despite this, crews pressed ahead with repairs and upgrades across the city. Over 24,000 square metres of roads received patch repairs, while more than 1,200 pieces of equipment were used for cleanup and maintenance.
Volunteers and municipal staff—nearly 110,000 in total—have taken part in the work. Their efforts included planting 237 trees and restoring 48 monuments and memorials. Children’s playgrounds and sports facilities also saw major attention, with 286 playgrounds and over 50 sports sites renovated. Waste management formed a key part of the drive. Crews removed over 70,000 cubic metres of rubbish and shut down 83 illegal dumping sites. They also repaired or replaced 152 waste containers and installed 252 new trash bins. Additionally, more than 55 million square metres of lawns were cleared and tidied.
The campaign has delivered clear improvements in a short time. With 80% of the work now finished, the city has upgraded public areas, removed vast amounts of waste, and enhanced recreational spaces. Officials plan to complete the remaining tasks in the coming weeks.
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