Provincial Zemstvo Hospital, Nizhny Novgorod

The Provincial Zemstvo Hospital displays neoclassical architecture with brick and wooden elements, featuring symmetrical shapes and grand columns across its structure.

The medical facility, established in 1830, marked a pivotal change in Russian healthcare as part of the zemstvo system of local government administration.

The building represents a regional cultural heritage site that demonstrates the evolution of medical practices and public health infrastructure in 19th-century Russia.

Located at the intersection of Minina and Semashko streets, the hospital complex maintains its position as a central medical institution in Nizhny Novgorod.

The hospital survived multiple historical changes, including the 1891-1892 famine period, when it provided essential medical care to affected populations.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Inception: 1830

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Russia, brick style

Made from material: brick, tree

GPS coordinates: 56.32758,44.02092

Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00