Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Nizhny Novgorod region | The largest number of walking places and attractions |
2 | Avtozavodsky district | The best area in the river part of the city |
3 | Prioksky district | The "greenest" district of Nizhny Novgorod |
4 | Sormovsky district | Affordable cost of housing, the basis of new buildings - economy class |
5 | Kanavinsky district | Best transport accessibility |
6 | Leninsky district | Lots of access to the river. good location |
7 | Moskovsky district | Best for staying with children |
8 | Sovietsky district | Active area with good infrastructure |
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Nizhny Novgorod is the sixth most populated city in Russia. It is an important economic, industrial, scientific, educational and cultural center of the country. In this connection, the city is of interest as an object for living. However, before planning a move, it is worth deciding which area will be the best. And there are eight of them in Nizhny Novgorod. The Oka divides the city into two main parts: the historical center on the Dyatlovy Gory or the upland and riverside industrial areas. The first consists of three administrative territorial units: Nizhegorodsky, Prioksky and Sovetsky districts. The second includes Avtozavodsky, Kanavinsky, Leninsky, Moscow and Sormovsky.
We tried to figure out which one would be the best choice for living.To do this, various factors were taken into account: the environmental situation, the level of well-being, transport accessibility, infrastructure, housing costs, the criminal component, places for cultural and active recreation, as well as feedback from local residents. The result is the following rating.
Top 8 best areas of Nizhny Novgorod for living
8 Sovietsky district
Rating (2022): 4.4
The rating of the best areas of Nizhny Novgorod for living begins with the youngest of them - Sovetsky. Despite this, several large enterprises and educational institutions are located within its borders, including UNN and the College of Music. Balakirev. There are more than 15 schools and 35 kindergartens on the territory of the Sovietsky District, which makes it attractive for families with children. There is a very active business and social life.
There are many places for both cultural and active recreation. Opera and Ballet Theatre. Pushkin, a landscape park of the same name, part of the Shchelkovsky farm where comfortable recreation centers, lakes with comfortable beaches are located. Sovetsky is an area of architectural contrasts, here modern residential complexes coexist with high-rise buildings of the times of the USSR. Thanks to good ecology, proximity to the center and excellent infrastructure, the demand for housing is high and, accordingly, the price tag is significantly higher than average.
7 Moskovsky district
Rating (2022): 4.5
Moskovsky district is the best choice for living with children in the riverside part of Nizhny Novgorod. There are not only a sufficient number of schools, kindergartens, developing institutions, but also many places for a pleasant and useful holiday. First of all, these are small, but numerous squares and parks.A visit to the Limpopo Zoo is a special delight for children; it presents more than 270 representatives of the fauna.
According to local residents, the area is very calm, prosperous and fairly well-maintained. Scientific and industrial enterprises are also located here, whose employees formed the bulk of the population of Moscow. The housing stock is very diverse, for the most part it is "Khrushchev", there are new buildings, but their construction is not so active. In general, one-room apartment in this area can be bought for about 2 million rubles, which is very affordable for Nizhny Novgorod. Among the shortcomings: not the best infrastructure.
6 Leninsky district
Rating (2022): 4.6
Continues the rating of the best areas for living in Nizhny Novgorod Leninsky. Although construction here is not very active yet, it is one of the most promising in this direction. Vast territories along the banks of the Oka will soon be developed by developers. This is a classic industrial part of the city, mostly employees of local enterprises live here. There is very little entertainment here, in addition, Leninsky is an area with the most meager landscaping.
This part of the city has good infrastructure, transport accessibility, trade is well developed here. There is a subway in Leninsky. There are many exits to the river, which is highly appreciated by the locals. There are places for walks in nature, first of all, this is the Dubki park. Leninsky has a favorable location, the road to any part of the city will not be a problem. This is what attracts new residents, thanks to which housing prices here are not the most democratic.
5 Kanavinsky district
Rating (2022): 4.7
Kanavinsky district is one of the oldest in Nizhny Novgorod and an important transport hub of the city. It houses the railway station, which sets a special rhythm of life. It also determines the best transport accessibility: there is a metro, trolleybuses, buses and minibuses. The Kanavinsky bridge connects the riverside and upland parts of Nizhny Novgorod. The area is perfect for families with children, this is due not only to infrastructure, but also to ample opportunities for organizing leisure activities (circus, planetarium, etc.).
Of course, the area needs to create additional recreational areas, but even now there is where to walk. The picturesque panoramas of the banks of the Grebnevsky Canal, the alleys of the Park of Culture and Recreation named after A. First of May. There are many stadiums, playgrounds and other places for sports activity in this area. There are few sights in Kanavinsky, but they all delight with grandeur and scale.
4 Sormovsky district
Rating (2022): 4.8
Sormovsky is a harsh, at first glance, industrial district of Nizhny Novgorod with a rather tense criminal situation. But if you look closer and read the reviews of local residents, it turns out that everything is not so bad. Firstly, the area is one of the most densely populated and is famous for a large number of large enterprises. Secondly, there is an excellent balanced infrastructure, everything is within walking distance of schools, kindergartens, and shops. Transport accessibility is also good, there is no metro yet, but trolleybuses, buses and minibuses will take you to any place in Nizhny Novgorod.
There are few green areas here, but they are chic.The Sormovskiy Park of Culture and Leisure is especially popular. There are attractions, cafes, restaurants, a beach on its territory, this is not taking into account the green area with beautiful ponds, oak alleys and birch groves. The housing stock consists mainly of old buildings, new houses belong to the economy class, which makes the cost of housing very affordable.
3 Prioksky district
Rating (2022): 4.9
If you are looking for an area in Nizhny Novgorod with the largest number of parks and landscaping in general, then you are in Prioksky. It is unofficially recognized as the "lungs of the city" and is attractive for families with children. Green areas are represented here in a very large number: the Switzerland Culture and Leisure Park, the Shchelkovsky Farm (a huge area with growing old oaks and lindens, incredible in its beauty), the Botanical Garden and the Ankudinovsky forest park.
The infrastructure is also well developed: a large number of kindergartens, clinics, schools, there are several universities, a large number of various shops. The area has excellent transport accessibility, you can easily get to any part of the city by bus or minibus. The housing stock is diverse, here are new buildings, and "Khrushchev", and private houses. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting only the high cost of apartments, according to these indicators, the district entered the top three.
2 Avtozavodsky district
Rating (2022): 4.9
Avtozavodskoy district is the most popular in the riverside part of the city. There is a very large population here. Residents in the reviews note a competent layout, good infrastructure, high transport accessibility, and an excellent level of improvement.The area is well provided with social facilities, within walking distance of schools, kindergartens, clinics and more. In this part of the city, there is a large amount of greenery, many walking places, for example, Avtozavodsky Park, Striginsky Forest.
Most of the area is occupied by industrial enterprises, which creates not the most favorable ecological situation. At the same time, active construction of new modern houses is underway here, which attracts young families. Strigino Airport is also located on the territory of the district. Despite the fact that Avtozavodsky is one of the most comfortable and, according to many, safe parts of the city, the criminal situation here is not the best.
1 Nizhny Novgorod region
Rating (2022): 5.0
Nizhny Novgorod became one of the most desirable areas for living. Despite the fact that this place is attractive for tourists and there is constant movement, local residents are actively acquiring housing in new buildings. Although the cost of real estate here is the highest. At the same time, the difference in price between the secondary and new residential premises is quite large, about 1.7-2 million rubles. The thing is that there is a lot of old dilapidated housing here, requiring major repairs at best, and resettlement at worst.
The Nizhegorodsky district is the "heart and brain" of the city, the administration is located here, a very active business life. In this part, a huge number of architectural monuments and other remarkable places: the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, st. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya, National Unity Square, Nativity Church and street of the same name. All higher education institutions are located. Among the shortcomings: this is the territory of elite housing, apartments here are very expensive.