Overview
Nizhny Novgorod is Russia's fifth largest city, ranking after Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Yekaterinburg. It serves as the economic and cultural center of the vast Volga economic region and the administrative center of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Most hotels/hostels offer free Wi-Fi and accept credit cards. Visa invitation and registration services available for additional fee.
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi at hotels and hostels. Standard Russian power plugs (Type F, 220V).
Money
Local currency is Russian Ruble (RUB). Credit cards widely accepted. ATM availability in city center.
Transport
Major transit hub on Trans-Siberian Railway between Moscow and Yekaterinburg. Airport serves domestic and international flights including to Dubai and Prague.
Weather
Humid continental climate, colder than Moscow in winter. Permanent snow cover from late November to late March. Best months for sightseeing: May-October.