Balakhna

Balakhna is an administrative center in Balakhninsky District, located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. The town sits on elevated ground and serves as a hub for public services, schools, and transportation connections to neighboring areas.

The town was founded in 1536 as part of Russia's territorial expansion in central regions. This establishment marked an important step in settling the inland areas during that period.

The neighborhoods show typical Russian architecture with buildings designed for the local climate and landscape. The streets and how people use public spaces reflect everyday life in a smaller town.

The town is walkable and has basic public facilities like schools and administrative offices throughout. Roads connect it to neighboring districts, making it easy to explore the surrounding area.

During the Soviet era, the town served as a special settlement where certain population groups lived under monitored conditions. This chapter of its history remains part of local memories and stories shared among residents.

Location: Human settlement in Balakhninsky District

Inception: 1536

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Shares border with: Nizhny Novgorod Urban Okrug

Website: http://balakhna.nn.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.48083,43.54028

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:00