Nizhny Novgorod, EN, Alyona Dvoynova

Nizhny Novgorod founded in 1221 is a beautiful Russian city located at the confluence of the Volga and the Oka rivers. The city is known for its Kremlin, the Chkalov Staircase, the stadium built specifically for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the ropeway connecting Nizhny Novgorod with the neighboring town, and many more tourist attractions. It is always a good idea to visit Nizhny, as it is colloquially called, especially in 2021, the year of its 800th anniversary.