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ZEN is a 88.38 m Motor Yacht, built in Netherlands by Feadship and delivered in 2021.

She can accommodate up to 16 guests in 7 staterooms, with 25 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 2999.0 GT and a 13.5 m beam.

She was designed by Studio De Voogt , who has designed 12 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects , who has architected 105 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Nauta Design (62 other superyacht interiors designed) and FM – Architettura d’interni (6 other superyacht interiors designed) - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

ZEN is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 66 motor yachts in the 80-90m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 551.74 GT above the average.

ZEN is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1411 yachts registered. She is currently located at the STP Shipyard Palma refit yard, in Spain, where she has been located for 2 weeks. For more information regarding ZEN's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

• Previous Names: FEADSHIP 816
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement
• Builder: Feadship
• Naval Architect: Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects
• Exterior Designer: Studio De Voogt
• Interior Designer: FM – Architettura d’interni , Nauta Design
• Refits: 2021,2021,2021,2021,2022,2022,2023,2023

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88.4m  /  290' | feadship | 2021.

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Special Features:

• Guest elevator
• Vast array of toys
• Extensive health and beauty center, including spa, beach club and sauna
• Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6 ✠ LMC, UMS classification
• Interior design from Nauta Design

The 88.4m/290' motor yacht 'Zen' was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Amsterdan shipyard. Her interior is styled by Italian designer design house Nauta Design and she was delivered to her owner in April 2021. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of De Voogt.

Guest Accommodation

Zen has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 25 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include a spa, sauna, elevator, beach club, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Zen is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel MTU (16V 4000 M63L) 16-cylinder 3,046hp engines running at 1800rpm, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots. Her water tanks store around 60,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6 ✠ LMC, UMS classification society rules.

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ZEN Yachts sells its first ZEN50 electric catamaran featuring solar roof, automated wingsail, and plans for Starlink internet

Infant electric boat manufacturer, ZEN Yachts, has announced its first US order for its flagship ZEN50 solar electric catamaran . The zero-emission sailing yacht is currently under construction in Europe and will arrive with some pretty luxurious features including two kitchens, a high-tech fully-automated wingsail, and Starlink internet from SpaceX.

ZEN Yachts is short for “Zero Emission Nautic Ltd. – an ocean-friendly boat manufacturer founded in 2021 and incorporated in Malta. To help propel the popularity of zero-emission yachts both on and off the water, the company has combined wind sailing with electric propulsion.

That begins with the ZEN50, the company’s recently announced 50+ foot solar electric catamaran currently being built near Barcelona, Spain. The 12-passenger electric yacht features 2 x 40kW brushless DC motors, powered by a 160 kWh lithium battery pack.

The main pack is supported by an entire rooftop of solar panels, offering a peak power of 16 kW, allowing the ZEN50 to cruise at 4.5-5 knots using the power of the sun alone. The electric propulsion system is backed by an Oceanswings OWS 3.2 wingsail by Ayro , making the ZEN yacht the first series production leisure craft to feature this fully-automated wingsail technology.

With its first catamaran hull on the way, ZEN Yachts has announced its first customer, and they should be sailing in the US soon.

First ZEN Yachts customer should be sailing in early 2023

According to the press release announcing ZEN Yacht’s first sale, the ZEN50 was designed from scratch with a slew of unique technology. For instance, the full-carbon catamaran is lightweight enough that, combined with its 1:1 solar power versus displacement ratio (16 kW / 16 tons), it is completely energy self-sufficient.

Award-winning naval architect Julien Mélot, who designed the ZEN50, elaborated on what the company means when it describes the vessel as a no compromise zero-emission catamaran :

The majority of solar catamarans currently on the market are equipped with a large generator, making them de facto hybrid diesel-solar-electric boats. They offer great speeds in a variety of conditions but are less eco-friendly than true zero-emission vessels. We wanted the ZEN to be a true solar boat, that’s why the first unit in construction is not equipped with any generator and will not carry a single drop of fossil fuel onboard (indeed even the tender is electric and recharged by the mother vessel).

In addition to providing endless energy for at sea voyages, ZEN Yachts explains that the ZEN50 can also be equipped with other zero-emission tech such as a dive compressor, e-foil, electric jet board, or even an electric water maker.

Inside one of the boat’s multiple hulls, the captain and their passengers will be able to relax in two large day beds, three dining areas, multiple ensuite cabins, and a saloon. To stay in touch during long, energy self-reliant trips at sea, the electric yacht maker is also hoping to eventually include satellite internet from SpaceX’s Starlink … emphasis on eventually. Here’s an official statement from ZEN Yachts:

Our first Client wants Starlink installed on his yacht. Based on announcements by SpaceX, this tech will become available for RV and marine applications. Therefore, we will install it on the ZEN50 of our first client (and likely others) when it becomes available. As the first ZEN50 is only due for sea trials in Spring ’23 and Transatlantic crossing later that year or the following, there’s hope on ZEN Yachts’ side that Starlink for marine applications will be available by then.

Traveling on electric propulsion alone might be tough at sea, even with the solar backup. That’s where the OceanWing wingsail comes in. Combined with the e-motor, the ZEN50 can reach a max speed of 14 knots (~16 mph). For continuous cruising, the wingsail and solar panels combine to deliver 6-10 knots of speed (7-11.5 mph). All three technologies combine in the ZEN50 yacht to deliver over 180 nautical miles of range over a 24-hour span.

As you may have noticed from the images above, our only glimpse of the ZEN50 so far is company renderings. Zen Yachts said it expects to complete and deliver the first solar electric sailing yacht early next year. As soon as the first hull leaves the mold, the company is building a second one.

Additionally, Zen Yachts is opening a showroom in Barcelona’s Marina Vela, set to open in April of 2022. Perhaps we can get out there for a visit, although it might be easier to wait for the ZEN50 to arrive to that customer in the US… whoever that might be.

Lastly, the company said it is still calculating the overall carbon footprint of producing the ZEN50 and will make that information public when it’s totaled. Regardless, Zen Yachts has already committed to reaching a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030.

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Specifications

M/Y ZEN, designed by SAN LORENZO, is one of the best motor yachts in its category. Cruising at a high speed of 26 knots, you can experience the sailing freedom that only a luxury yacht can offer.

M/Y ZEN, staying true to her name, will travel you to your ideal relaxation setting, whether that is a secluded space or a cosmopolitan island.

You are free to decide where to anchor, a famous port or an isolated beach.

Dare to explore distant areas where only yachts can go and enjoy the escape trip you always desired.

The spacious exterior decks are able to host various of your activities such as lounging, dining, sunbathing or whatever you can set your mind to, in the most comfortable way.

The sun deck is available for sunbathing and relaxation while enjoying the view from the upper level of the yacht.

The newly refurbished indoor lounge of the M/Y ZEN, blends dark wood with light colors and slick gold lines, to offer the absolute comfort in a luxurious environment.

This air-conditioned breakaway from the hot summer sun offers a plethora of recreational equipment for an enjoyable pastime.

The dining area is designed to accommodate any taste, while our highly trained crew will please even the most demanding guests. Sample Greek and Mediterranean dishes with a glass of premium Greek wines and beverages from all around the world.

With a walk-in closet, luxurious design, and en-suite facilities, this room was designed for maximum luxury and comfort.

The master bedroom is the largest one, while conveniently located in the rear of the yacht for less external noise and increased relaxation.

Equally luxurious to the master bedroom, the VIP cabin is ready to accommodate that very important guest on board. Fitted with a double bed, luxurious sofa, dressing room and en-suite bathroom.

Both of the twin cabins, like two drops of water, include an en-suite bathroom and two single beds, that can easily be converted into double beds. Alternatively, one twin cabin can comfortably accommodate a third guest by using the additional pull-man berth installed.

• Fresh Water Tanks: 1,500 litres
• Fuel Tanks: 10,400 litres  

ACCOMODATION

• 9 guests in one Master, one VIP, and two Twin cabins
• Both Twins can be converted into double bed cabins
• One Twin cabin equipped with an additional pullman berth
• All en-suite facilities
• Separate crew quarters

  NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

• NAVTEX McCurdo Smartfind with active antenna
• Auto EPIRB E8 McCurdo Smartfind
• RADAR Q24C with 12” RAYMARINE Overlay

SHIP’S SYSTEMS

• 5G NETGEAR  GS108GE Wi-Fi
• AIS SART McCurdo Smartfind S5  
• Portable VHF McCurdo Smartfind R5
• Flybridge crane with 600Kg lift capacity

DECK EQUIPMENT

• Teak laid cockpit, bathing platform, flybridge stairway and teak deck, side decks and foredeck walkthrough
• Teak passerelle with handrails
• Aft cockpit seating / dinette area
• Flybridge U-shaped seating / dinette area
• Flybridge helm seating
• Flybridge sun pad
• Flybridge wet bar sink, storage and refrigerator
• Flybrindge grill and equipment
• Satellite TV in Lounge, Master, VIP and Twin cabins
• 32” TV in Master Cabin
• 29” TVs in VIP and Twin Cabins
• CD player in all cabins
• 5G Wi-Fi Internet
• Zodiac YachtLine 4.20 Tender with Mercury 50HP outboard engine
• Kawasaki STX-15F 3-seater jetski
• Snorkeling equipment
• 2 Stand-Up Paddleboards
• Fishing gear
• Jobe Vanity Wakeboard
• Yamaha 500Li Seascooter
• Scuba Gear (Upon request)

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Thank you so much for such a great week with great service and amazing food! Presley

Dear Zen Crew, Thank you for all your hospitality! You made this trip amazing! Special thanks to Katerina for all she does. We def do this cruise again. 10/10 recommend! Not ready to leave. Franky California USA

Dear Zen Crew, You made our trip a memory for a lifetime. Attention to detail at every moment. We wished for a wonderful family experience and you made our dreams come true! Kim and John Huebner Los Gatos CA USA

July 27, 2019 Wonderful food, wonderful service, gorgeous ship and ideal ports of call. A joy from start to finish. K. Birdwell

Dear Zen Crew, This trip would never have been the same without you. Captain V., thank you for bringing us to the most incredible places. Without you we would be floating in the middle of nowhere. Katerina, thank you so much for, well, just everything. You were there whenever we needed you. Especially, in Monopoly! Billy, you cook the most delicious food in Greece! Better than all of the restaurants! I loved talking and sharing our love of singing. So fun! Thank you also for getting all the gluten free food. Ramon, thank you for helping us with all things in the water. You taught me how to wakeboard in one day! I don’t think anyone else could do that. Babis, thank you for helping fix my grandparents’ bathroom. Without you they would be sleeping on the couch upstairs. George, even though I didn’t know you very long, I can tell you are a very nice guy. Thank you also for fixing my grandparents’ bathroom. You guys are all the best. You made our trip incredible. I will never forget this. I hope to see you again. Thanks, Sylvie (NYC – Colombia) July 21, 2019

Dear Zen Crew, This was the tRip of a lifetime, thanks to you! The boat is so well – maintained and you aRe so incRedibly helpful and waRm that eveRything was peRfect. Thank you!!! We loved eveRy minute of last week and we aRe so sad to see it end. Thanks again! Carolina (NYC – Colombia) July 21, 2019

July 21, 2019 Dear Zen Crew, Thank you so much for everything this week! We loved everything about it. The food was amazing, the water sports were so much fun, we loved bananagrams with y’all!! Tank you for making sure we all had the best time. You guys are the sweetest, kindest and most fun group of people. Definitely a trip we will never forget!!

Everything above x 100!! The personal attention was simply fabulous!! The Zen crew was delightful and made our trip fantastic. The food was over the top!! We feel we have made friends for life. The boat is wonderful but the crew is what made the trip so special – a memory that we will cherish always. Love, SPIDER MAN! The Scarboroughs & the Garofalees Houston, TX USA

To Zen Crew, Thank you for being so nice to me and the kids. For great food, experience and water fun. I will never forget you guys and Zen. These memories will stay with me. Thank you so much. Love you guys, Valeria A.K.A. Vale

July 6, 2019, Miami Florida Thank you Zen Crew for all your help. Love you guys, Vrianna A.K.A. NANi

July 6th, 2019 For starters, thank you for everything! Thank you for putting up with our craziness, messes and late curfews. We definitely were a handful! However, despite all that, you (the Zen crew) always provided us with the best attitude. You welcomed us and embraced us with such positivity each and every waking moment. Thank you for treating me as one of your own. It truly meant a lot to me especially. Everything about this trip was wonderful simply because of you. Thank you for the AMAZING food. I absolutely loved it. Every meal was a pleasant surprise. Thank you, Katerina, my twin! For everything! You worked so hard to please us (you always did) and your efforts were so visible. You are such an amazing person as you all are. You all have a special place in my heart! I will never forget the memories I made here. Remember, we are in Miami so give us a call whenever you are there! Katerina Bella Romanach

July 6, 2019 To the Zen Crew, it is difficult to express how our family feels to be part of such an amazing experience. At first, I did not know what to expect, and our idea of what it would be like was far greater than our expectations. These expectations were exceeded by all of you working hard to meet our every need. However, after six days of spending time with you, I can speak for all of us that you are now considered our new family in Greece. Captain V always on the lookout, “safety first”, making sure that our experience would not be interrupted by the “power of the sea”. First mate Ramon was like Mr Deeds, there at every moment ensuring our stay the very best and needs met on and off the Zen. George “chief engineer” making sure Zen was in tip top shape. And Katerina and Chef Vasilis! Both making the perfect complement to a perfect voyage, the constant smiles and pleasant atmosphere made the trip a once in a lifetime experience. From the bottom of our hearts and with all our love we will never forget. Thankfully this is only the beginning!! With all our love, friendship and gratitude! See you in Miami!! Joseph, Ely, Katerina, Sofia, Madison

Dear Zen Crew, You are such amazing people! Thank you so much for everything. You didn’t only make my mom happy for her 50th birthday you made us all Happy! Captain – Thank you for taking us places that will be unforgettable. Billy – You make us meals every day that were spectacular (better than any restaurant). Caterina – You truly make us feel at home by always being there whenever we need you. Ramon – You are amazing at what you do and you help us with anything. Babis – You help so much and you always know what to do! Not only did you all do great individually, you did amazing together. Love Pascale

June 21, 2019 Dear Zen Crew, What an amazing birthday celebration you provided to us! Not only is the boat lovely and well maintained, but your guidance and special treatment provided a very special experience. The Captain’s guidance/recommendations were spot-on and Billy’s cooking was the best we’ve eaten in Greece. And Katerina and Ramon took exquisite care of us! This was a trip none of us will ever forget! Thank You! Jared

September 2nd 2018 Dear Crew, This was an unforgettable experience. Captain – thank you for taking us to the most beautiful beaches and ports. Chef – thank you for the amazing dishes and for accommodating my food restrictions. The entire crew was amazing and made us feel at home. You are all great people! Thank you, Steve & Alli Boat is very comfortable with all its toys.

17 Aug 2018 Dear Zen Crew THANK YOU SO SO MUCH for looking after the whole family. You are wonderful people. We had a Great Time XXX But it was SHORT !!! ALALYAN FAMILY Kuwait

7-18 Augoust 2018 The journey with a Zen crew was very exciting and nice! Thank to chef Vasil for delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners and everyone from the crew for a perfect service. Guess we’ll miss you all !

AMAZING VACAY STAFF 1000 PERCENT MUCH LOVE!! DANIEL PANCILA “NYC” DISCO DAN Fabulous Time with Fabulous crew and Fabulous people Beata Roland

We hAD Yachts of fun ! A beautiful week, with beautiful friends & a beautiful cRew. PURE ZeN ThAnk you for making our trip unforgettable and all your harD work, we tRuly appreciate it. always Laura

You guys WeRe AMAZING LOVE FRAnKie – NYC gRAYgRey (BAts + Bulls) goose

We the Cherfans were extremely pleased with our stay! The boat is in great condition, a very friendly & helpful crew, we highly recommend it! Looking forward to our next stay! MAHER, MARIA, SOPHIA, KARIM, NAOMI, LUCA

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During the military campaigns of the Russian princes against the Volga Bulgaria, the place where the Oka River flows into the Volga was used as a gathering point for the Murom and Suzdal troops. In 1220, Grand Duke Yuri Vsevolodovich (the grandson of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky, the founder of Moscow) conducted a successful campaign against the Bulgars. After it, he “decided to strengthen this important place for Rus” and founded a town at the mouth of the Oka.

It was named Novgorod, which literally means “new town”. Later, the adjective “nizhny” (“lower”) was added to the name of the town in the Russian annals. This was probably done in order to distinguish it from the town of Novgorod (present Veliky Novgorod) and other Novgorods that existed at that time.

The founding of Nizhny Novgorod was the beginning of an active expansion of Russian influence in the Mordovian lands. Two white-stone churches were built in the fortress, including the Cathedral of the Archangel (1227) - evidence of the special role that the town had in the system of lands of Vladimir-Suzdal Rus. However, the Mongol invasion stopped further development.

Information about Nizhny Novgorod of the 13th century is extremely scarce. But it is known that after the invasion it revived relatively quickly. Nizhny Novgorod is constantly mentioned in Russian chronicles as a major political and economic center of North-Eastern Rus and a spiritual center of Orthodoxy in the Volga region. The town was often the object of conflicts between Moscow and Tver.

In 1392, the Moscow prince Vasily I received a jarlig for the Nizhny Novgorod Principality and captured Nizhny Novgorod. The final annexation of Nizhny Novgorod to the possessions of Moscow took place in the late 1440s.

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Nizhny Novgorod in the 16th-18th centuries

Under Ivan III and Vasily III, the town played the role of a border post and was a gathering place for military campaigns against the Kazan Khanate. In 1508-1515, the stone kremlin was built. After the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible, the border role of Nizhny Novgorod became insignificant. At the same time, Nizhny Novgorod became the center of trade between Russia and the East and a large shipbuilding center.

In September 1611, during the Time of Troubles, the Second People’s Militia was organized in Nizhny Novgorod to fight the Poles who were able to establish control over Moscow. The militia consisted of detachments of townspeople, peasants of the central and northern regions of the Tsardom of Russia. The leaders were the Nizhny Novgorod merchant Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky (the monument to them is installed on Red Square in Moscow). In October 1612, the militia was able to completely liberate Moscow.

In the 17th century, a schism occurred in the Orthodox Church under Patriarch Nikon. It led to the formation of numerous settlements of Old Believers in the vicinity of Nizhny Novgorod. In 1695, during his Azov campaign, Peter I arrived in Nizhny Novgorod. In 1719, as a result of his administrative-territorial reforms, the town became the center of a separate Nizhny Novgorod Governorate. In 1722, setting off on the Persian campaign, Nizhny Novgorod was again visited by Peter I. Here he celebrated his 50th birthday.

In 1767, Nizhny Novgorod was visited by Empress Catherine II. During her stay in the town, she met the famous local mechanic and inventor Ivan Kulibin. After her visit, a new regular town plan was approved. The first town theater was built in 1798. Later, it became known as Nikolaevsky, in honor of Emperor Nicholas I.

Nizhny Novgorod in the 19th century

At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, Nizhny Novgorod became a major scientific and cultural center of the Russian Empire. In 1811, the population of Nizhny Novgorod was about 14,400 people. In 1817, the Makaryev Fair, the largest fair of the Russian Empire, was moved to the village of Kunavino (one of the districts of today’s Nizhny Novgorod). Before that, it was organized every year near the Makaryevsky Monastery, which burned down a year earlier. From that time on, it began to be called the Nizhny Novgorod Fair. Thanks to it, the rapid economic development of the town and adjacent villages began.

After Emperor Nicholas I visited the town in 1834, the large-scale reconstruction of Nizhny Novgorod began. In 1847, a water supply system appeared in the town and the first fountain was built. Private buildings in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin were demolished and new administrative buildings appeared in their place. A lot of new buildings, streets, boulevards, and gardens were built.

In 1849, a large industrial enterprise was founded in the village of Sormovo (another district of today’s Nizhny Novgorod). Later, it became known as the Sormovo plant. It was producing river steamers, various railway cars, steam locomotives, and trams. Thanks to the plant, Sormovo soon turned into a large village of workers. In 1862, the construction of the Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod railway was completed. In 1863, the population of the city was 41,500 people.

In 1896, the city hosted the All-Russian Trade and Industrial Exhibition. The radio receiver of the engineer A.S. Popov, the hyperboloid tower of the engineer V.G. Shukhov were demonstrated at the exhibition, as well as the first Russian car of the Frese and Yakovlev factories.

Nizhny Novgorod in the first half of the 20th century

In 1914, about 111,000 people lived in Nizhny Novgorod. In 1917, during the First World War, the Warsaw Polytechnic Institute was evacuated to this city, on the basis of which the Nizhny Novgorod Polytechnic Institute was created.

On October 7, 1932, Nizhny Novgorod was renamed Gorky due to the 40th anniversary of the literary and social activities of the writer Maxim Gorky. In 1933, the first permanent bridge across the Oka River was built. The railway bridge across the Volga was constructed too. Thanks to this, it became possible to go by rail through Gorky to the Urals and Siberia.

The 1930s were a period of rapid industrialization. In 1932, the largest industrial enterprise in the city was opened - the Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ), an important object of the Soviet defense industry. In the 1930s-1940s, the city was even referred to as “Russian Detroit”. By 1939, the population of Nizhny Novgorod increased to about 644,000 people.

Every fourth resident of the Gorky region (about 822 thousand people) fought on the fronts of the Second World War. Of these, more than 350 thousand people did not return from the battlefields - they were killed, went missing or died from wounds in hospitals.

In June 1943, three large raids of German bombers were carried out on Gorky. The main target of air strikes was the Gorky Automobile Plant, which as a result was almost completely destroyed. It was rebuilt only in the middle of 1944. Over 500,000 wounded were treated in dozens of hospitals during the war years.

The city was an important center for the production of weapons. During the Second World War, every second Soviet car, every third tank and every fourth artillery piece were produced at Gorky’s plants. In total, about 38 thousand tanks, self-propelled guns, armored vehicles, 43 thousand mortars, 16 thousand aircraft, 22 submarines, 109 thousand cars, more than 85 thousand radio stations, as well as 101 thousand artillery pieces and 1,165 Katyusha multiple rocket launchers were produced in Gorky.

Nizhny Novgorod after the Second World War

In 1946, the first GAZ-M-20 “Pobeda” passenger car and the GAZ-51 truck left the assembly line of the Gorky Automobile Plant. In 1949, the construction of the monumental Chkalov Stairs connecting the Upper Volga and Lower Volga embankments was completed in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod. On August 4, 1959, the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR “On the closure of the city of Gorky for visiting by foreigners” was issued. In 1962, the population of Gorky exceeded 1 million people.

On January 18, 1970, a radiation accident occurred at the Krasnoe Sormovo plant. During the construction of a nuclear submarine, an unauthorized launch of the reactor took place. After working at prohibitive power for about 10-15 seconds, it partially collapsed. Hundreds of workers were exposed to the radioactive release. In total, over one thousand people took part in the liquidation of the consequences of the accident and were exposed to radiation.

In 1985, a subway was opened in Gorky. In 1980-1986, Andrei Sakharov, a world famous nuclear physicist, Nobel laureate, and activist, was in exile in Gorky to prevent his contacts with foreigners. In the early 1990s, the “closed city” status was lifted and the city became accessible to foreigners. On October 22, 1990, Gorky was renamed back to Nizhny Novgorod. In 1991, the population of the city reached its maximum - 1,445,000 people.

At the end of the 20th century, the information technology sphere began to actively develop in the city. In the 2000s, a transport problem arose because of the insufficient carrying capacity of the Nizhny Novgorod bridges connecting the lower part of the city and the upper one.

In February 2012, the Nizhny Novgorod Volga Aerial Tramway was opened. This 3661-meter-long gondola lift cable car connected Nizhny Novgorod with the town of Bor. Its daily passenger traffic is about 5,000 people. In 2013, the city electric train was launched - an alternative to the subway line from Sormovo to Moskovsky railway station.

Nizhny Novgorod hosted 6 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2018 . A new stadium was built, the old river port was demolished, a new park and embankments were created. Large-scale restoration of old streets and buildings took place, new museums were opened, hotels were built, and parks were reconstructed.

Streets of Nizhny Novgorod

One sunny summer day in Nizhniy Novgorod

Author: Denis Plekhanov

Apartment buildings in Nizhny Novgorod

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On the street in Nizhny Novgorod

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Nizhny Novgorod - Features

Nizhny Novgorod is located about 425 km east of Moscow, at the confluence of the two largest waterways of the European part of Russia - the Volga and Oka rivers. The city is divided by the Oka into two parts. The length of Nizhny Novgorod along the Oka is 20 km, along the Volga - about 30 km.

The climate in Nizhny Novgorod is moderately continental, with cold, long winters and warm, relatively short summers. The average temperature in January is minus 8.9 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 19.4 degrees Celsius.

A red deer is depicted on the coat of arms and flag of Nizhny Novgorod, which is a symbol of nobility, purity, life, wisdom, and justice. The City Day is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday in August.

In January 2019, Nizhny Novgorod was recognized as the best city in Russia in terms of quality of life. It took first place among Russian cities and 109th in the world in terms of quality of life. The rating was compiled by the site numbeo.com, which specializes in statistics on the cost of living and consumer prices in different countries of the world.

When compiling the rating, the purchasing power of the population, safety, health care, the cost of living, the ratio of real estate prices to the population’s income, traffic congestion, the level of environmental pollution, and climate were taken into account.

The main branches of the local industry are the production of cars and weapons, shipbuilding. Nizhny Novgorod is also one of the IT centers of Russia.

Nizhny Novgorod is a major transport hub. The city has a railway station, a river station, a cargo port, several berths for transshipment of goods. Strigino International Airport named after V.P. Chkalov offers regular flights to such cities as Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Kaliningrad, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Samara, St. Petersburg, Sochi, and a number of others.

Public transport in Nizhny Novgorod plays a very important role in ensuring the life of the city. At the same time, its work is hampered by the distribution of its population on the city’s territory, large daily migrations, a very high concentration of passenger traffic on the bridges across the Oka River, and the lack of an all-encompassing system of high-speed transport. There are municipal buses, fixed-route minibuses, trams, trolleybuses, the city train, and subway.

The tourist potential of Nizhny Novgorod is quite high. According to UNESCO, it is one of the most valuable historical cities in the world. In total, there are more than 600 unique historical, architectural and cultural monuments in Nizhny Novgorod, a variety of museums. The best time to visit Nizhny Novgorod is summer.

One of the alternative ways to visit Nizhny Novgorod is to take a river cruise along the Volga River. Travelers will find exciting excursions and meals in traditional Russian taverns. It will also be interesting to come during one of the many fairs or ethnographic festivals that are held in the city.

Main Attractions of Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin (1508-1515) - a fortress in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod and its oldest part, the main architectural complex of the city located on the right high bank, at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers. To date, all 13 towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin have been preserved or have been restored. The thickness of the wall at the base reaches 5 meters. There are exhibitions in the towers of the fortress; a section of the wall is open for tourists to visit.

In the past, there were several churches on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Today, only the Archangel Michael Cathedral has survived, built no later than the middle of the 16th century and rebuilt in 1628-1631 - the oldest surviving building in the kremlin. There is the grave of Kuzma Minin inside it.

An excellent view of the Volga River and Strelka (the confluence of the Oka and Volga) opens from the walls of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Here you can also see a collection of military equipment from the Second World War.

Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum - one of the oldest museums in Russia, the largest museum of fine arts in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The Governor’s Palace on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin houses a permanent exhibition of Russian art and a collection of artistic silver.

In the House of the Merchant and Benefactor D.V. Sirotkin (Verkhnevolzhskaya Embankment, 3), an exposition of Western European art is presented and, separately, the painting by K.E. Makovsky “The appeal of Kuzma Minin to the citizens of Nizhny Novgorod” - one of the largest paintings on a historical theme in Russia (698x594 cm).

Chkalov Stairs (1943-1949) - a monumental staircase in the form of a figure eight in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod. Connecting the Upper Volga (Verkhnevolzhskaya) and Lower Volga (Nizhnevolzhskaya) embankments, it is one of the longest stairs in Russia. It starts from the observation deck at the monument to Valery Chkalov (the famous Soviet pilot who made the first non-stop flight from the USSR to the USA via the North Pole), next to the St. George Tower of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street - the main street of Nizhny Novgorod built up with noble mansions of the past centuries. A large part of Bolshaya Pokrovskaya is reserved for the pedestrian zone and is analogous to the pedestrian Arbat Street in Moscow. There are a lot of historic houses, cafes, souvenir shops, boutiques, monuments, and sculptures here. The length of the street is over 2 km.

The building of the State Bank (Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, 26), resembling a medieval palace, is an outstanding architectural monument built in the Russian Revival style in 1911-1913. In the Museum of Old Equipment and Tools (Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, 43), you can see unique exhibits, hear their history, and even touch them.

Fedorovsky Embankment - one of the most beautiful embankments in Nizhny Novgorod and the best observation deck in the city. Everything is perfectly visible from this embankment: the old part of the city, the river station with a park, the Kanavinsky bridge - one of the oldest in the city, and, of course, the opposite bank of the Oka River with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the confluence of the Oka and Volga. People also come here to watch the sunset.

Nizhny Novgorod Volga Aerial Tramway . This cable car, 3661 meters long, connects the high right bank of the Volga River, where the historic part of Nizhny Novgorod is located, with the town of Bor. It has the largest unsupported span over the water surface in Europe - 861 meters.

A one way trip during which you can admire the picturesque views of Nizhny Novgorod and the Volga River takes 15 minutes. It is better to use it in good sunny weather, because in windy weather, the movement of the cabins can be stopped. Sennaya Square on Kazanskaya Embankment.

Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of History and Architecture (1875-1877). Also known as the Mansion of S.M. Rukavishnikov, it is an architectural ensemble built in the eclectic style in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod, one of the most important and famous architectural monuments of this city. Guided tours are held in the premises, allowing you to learn about the life of the former owners of the mansion, as well as look at the historical expositions of different years. Verkhnevolzhskaya Embankment, 7.

Main Palace of Nizhny Novgorod Fair - a luxurious building constructed in the forms of Old Russian architecture of the 17th century. Today, exhibitions of various formats are held here, as well as the multimedia exposition “Russia - my history” dedicated mainly to the history of Nizhny Novgorod starting from the Finno-Ugric peoples. Sovnarkomovskaya Street, 13.

Museum of the History of the Gorky Automobile Plant . The museum houses expositions telling about the history and development of the Gorky Automobile Plant. In total, there are over 40,000 exhibits. Here you can see a collection of Soviet vintage cars, which includes “Chaika”, “Volga”, the truck “GAZ-51”, and a lot of others. Lenina Avenue, 95.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (1868-1881) - the most noticeable sight of the lower part of Nizhny Novgorod, which can be seen from all observation decks of the upper city. The church, 87 meters high, was built on the site of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair at the expense of merchants, who wanted to perpetuate the visit of Emperor Alexander II. Strelka Street, 3a.

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1696-1719) - one of the best examples of the Stroganov Baroque, an architectural monument of federal significance. From a distance, this colorful building looks like a sugar gingerbread with “candy” domes and decorated with stone flowers, pears and apples. Rozhdestvenskaya Street, 34.

Pechersky Ascension Monastery - one of the most interesting places in Nizhny Novgorod, where you can feel the spirit of the city. Most of the monastery buildings date back to the first half of the 17th century. A lot of beautiful photographs can be taken here. Privolzhskaya Sloboda Street, 108.

Limpopo Zoo - the first private zoo in Russia. More than 270 species of animals live here, 25 of which are listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation. It is located on the territory of the Sormovsky Park on an area of 7.1 hectares. Yaroshenko Street, 7b.

Architectural and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve “Shcholokovskiy Khutor” . The exposition of this museum is represented by 16 objects of rural architecture: residential houses, barns, mills and churches of the 17th-19th centuries brought from the northern districts of the Nizhny Novgorod region. The facades of the houses are decorated with traditional relief carvings. In the premises of the houses, interiors with authentic items of peasant life have been restored. Gorbatovskaya Street, 41.

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Chkalov Stairs and the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Nizhny Novgorod

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