Schools in Nizhny Novgorod to undergo 388 million ruble renovation
Gearing Up for Major School Makeovers in Nizhny Novgorod
If you're keeping an eye on Nizhny Novgorod's education scene, mark your calendars for 2025! Some surprising renovation projects are in the works for a handful of local schools. Here's the scoop on what's happening with School Nos. 48, 123, and 151!
Ready, set, renovate! As posted on the state procurement portal, School No. 48 on Bonch-Bruyevich Street will get a 230-million-ruble facelift, starting in May 2025. By October 31, 2026, you'll be staring at a totally revamped school. The funding for this opus comes from the 2026 Nizhny Novgorod budget, with a mix from federal, regional, and city coffers.
Joining the renovation revolution is School No. 123 on Gvozdilnaya Street, with a 132.4-million-ruble facelift in the pipeline, coordinated with School No. 48's project timeline. The butterfly effect of this revamp hits October 31, 2026, and again, the city's 2026 budget provides the funding.
Next up, School No. 151 on Boris Panyin Street is getting in on the action with an 26.1-million-ruble facade refurbishment. The work needs to be completed by September 30, 2025, and as you've probably guessed, funds are sourced from the city budget.
Interested contractors, the clock is ticking! Applications for participating in the bidding for each project need to be submitted by the respective deadlines (May 14 for School No. 151 and May 20 for the others).
As for the broader educational landscape, Nizhny Novgorod is steaming ahead with several initiatives like:
- Supporting Higher Education Excellence: The Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod has a reputation for outstanding performance in national and international rankings, particularly in fields like chemistry, mathematics, and electronics.
- Celebrating Youth Engagement and International Events: The city will host the World Youth Festival Assembly in 2025, showcasing educational exchanges and cultural enrichment for 2,000 young participants worldwide.
- Elevating IT and Digital Initiatives: With an international IT Olympiad for school students and focus on IT skills development, the Nizhny Novgorod region is aligning with Russia's national projects to boost IT education and workforce development.
With all these endeavors underway, you can expect a dynamic educational environment in Nizhny Novgorod. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on school renovations from local education department announcements or official government communications!
Construction plans for School No. 151 in Novgorod have been announced, receiving a budget of 26.1 million rubles for a facade refurbishment, with contractors invited to submit applications by May 14, 2025.
Adding to the city's educational growth, Nizhny Novgorod is committed to strengthening IT and digital initiatives, aiming to align with national projects to boost IT education and workforce development.
As part of the World Youth Festival Assembly in 2025, Novgorod will foster international educational exchanges and cultural enrichment for over 2,000 young participants worldwide.
