Nizhny Novgorod City Duma

The Nizhny Novgorod City Duma is a legislative building in this major Volga River city that houses the local assembly. Located in the Kremlin complex, it contains the chambers where 35 deputies debate and decide municipal matters.

The Duma building was established in 1787 and evolved through the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and the modern Russian Federation. Its history reflects the different political systems under which the city developed.

The building stands within the Kremlin and represents long traditions of local governance and civic participation. Visitors can observe how decisions affecting the city happen at this historical location.

Visitors can attend public sessions in the Kremlin complex to watch local lawmaking in action. It is important to check visit times and rules beforehand, as not all sessions are open to the public.

Inside this building, deputies elect the city mayor through internal voting rather than through direct public elections. This differs from many other cities where citizens vote directly for the mayor.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Inception: July 5, 1787

Website: http://gorduma.nnov.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.32907,44.00531

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51