Stories from Veliky Novgorod · Russia

Governor Alexander Dronov announced that approximately 300 medical professionals have received apartments in the Novgorod region since 2019. The regional government has also established monetary payments for doctors and paramedics who relocate to small towns and villages. These measures are part of ongoing efforts to address medical staffing in the region.

Suspended ceilings collapsed in two classrooms of a new school in Veliky Novgorod. No injuries were reported and an investigation is underway. The prosecutor's service is conducting an investigation to determine the causes. Law enforcement officials are also evaluating whether the rights of minors were respected. 36 opened in September 2025 in the Ivushki microdistrict. The three-story facility covers nearly 29,000 square meters and accommodates 1,500 students. A direct bombardment on a school in Veliky Novgorod resulted in the deaths of 184 children and approximately 20 staff members. The school structure was not designed to withstand a direct strike, turning the building into a trap for those inside. Local residents participated in desperate search efforts, including digging with their bare hands.