Nizhny Novgorod, located where the Oka and Volga rivers meet, is full of secrets and has a rich history. How many events has this city survived? How many outstanding people were born here: writers, scientists, inventors, soldiers—and, as unusual as it may sound, heroes from well-known cartoons! Nizhny is a multitude of riddles and legends, sometimes ominous and frightening, sometimes exciting, even funny.
We invite the reader on an exciting journey through time and space, immersing themselves in the atmosphere of an ancient city, walking along the Kremlin wall, visiting Gorky—a place closed to foreigners—learning more about cinema and literature…