Gorky Fest

Горький Fest

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Arts & CultureNizhny Novgorod
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsGorky Fest is confirmed by multiple
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Gorky Fest in Nizhny Novgorod

A film festival in Nizhny Novgorod named for the city's most famous native son, Maxim Gorky, featuring opening-night premieres, a competitive program, and named screenwriting and grand-prize awards recognized within Russian cinema across multiple confirmed festival years, in a city once officially renamed for the writer himself.

Nizhny Novgorod carries an unusual distinction among Russian cities: from October 1932 until October 1990, it was officially renamed Gorky, after Maxim Gorky, the writer born there who became one of the towering figures of early Soviet literature.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Gorky Fest is confirmed by multiple independent Wikipedia references as an active competitive film festival with real premieres and named awards, including a 2025 opening-night screening of the film Kentavr starring Yura Borisov, a 2023 grand prize and a separate screenwriting award named for Alexei Samoryadov, and a 2024 premiere of another film, giving it a documented multi-year competitive track record rather than a one-off local screening series, all carried out under the name of a writer the city itself was once renamed after

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival honors Maxim Gorky

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the Nizhny Novgorod-born writer for whom the city itself was renamed Gorky from 1932 to 1990

The sacred route

Living ritual

embedding the festival in the city's literary and cultural identity

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Use Nizhny Novgorod transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart casual for premiere screenings; standard indoor cinema-going attire for competition screenings, with a layer for Nizhny Novgorod's variable climate when moving between venues.

Safety

Keep photography restrained at Gorky Fest; give people room and treat community moments as more than scenery.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Nizhny Novgorod, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map56.33 N, 44.00 EOpen in Google Maps

Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Russia

Nearest airportGOJ — Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino
TransportUse Nizhny Novgorod transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Nizhny Novgorod, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nizhny Novgorod via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nizhny Novgorod, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual for premiere screenings; standard indoor cinema-going attire for competition screenings, with a layer for Nizhny Novgorod's variable climate when moving between venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Russia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Gorky Fest?

Gorky Fest is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Gorky Fest take place?

The festival is listed in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Russia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLgorkyfest.ru
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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