Nizhniy Novgorod: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Nizhny Novgorod, colloquially shortened to Nizhny and from 1932 to 1990 known as Gorky, is both a city and the administrative centre of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Volga Federal District in Russia.

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rate₽81.42per 1 $RUB — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026

Worth a day trip

Kazan≈ 3 hr 35 min · 194 hosts Moscow≈ 3 hr 45 min · 2,087 hosts

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.

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Updated information about drone attacks leading to short-notice restrictions on airspace use and airport operations (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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Do not travel to Russia for any reason due to terrorism , unrest , wrongful detention and other risks . U.S. citizens in Russia should leave immediately The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside of Moscow. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has reduced its staff. The Russian government has also restricted travel for embassy personnel. All U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Nizhniy Novgorod: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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