Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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The official opening ceremony of the student dormitories at the Neimark IT campus was held in Nizhny Novgorod. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin, and students from Nizhny Novgorod universities studying IT programs attended the ceremony.
The Deputy Prime Minister called this day historic not only for the Nizhny Novgorod region, but for the entire country.
"We're opening the first phase of construction of the Neimark IT campus—18 new buildings. Our President, Vladimir Putin, has set the goal of creating 25 world-class campuses by 2030 as part of the national project 'Youth and Children.' The key word is 'world-class.' I believe it exceeds all global standards. This isn't just a comfortable space for living and creativity, public spaces, a smart home, and other features that create a safe and comfortable environment. It's part of an educational and developmental space that, combined with the technology park, will ensure a continuous value chain for our country and the future," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.
He thanked the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Gleb Nikitin, his team, designers, and builders.
The first to move into the campus were participants of the World Youth Festival, which is taking place in Nizhny Novgorod from September 17 to 21. Students are scheduled to move in in October.
"The gathering will end, and on October 1st, you will move into wonderful rooms we could only dream of. And for you, these dreams are coming true thanks to our President, because never in the history of the Soviet Union or our country has there been such large-scale investment in the education system and infrastructure," the Deputy Prime Minister addressed the students.
Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin emphasized that the IT campus is a prime example of how new, large-scale scientific and educational complexes can be seamlessly integrated into the city's historical fabric.
"Today is more than just one completed project initiated by our President. It's a symbol of Nizhny Novgorod's transformation into a city of the future. Just three or four years ago, this site was a slum, right in the city center, not far from the Kremlin. Now, these aren't just walls of buildings; they're educational programs, industrial partners, and top students striving to gain admission to the Neimark program. On the one hand, today marks the completion of the first stage of the IT campus, and on the other, it's the beginning of a long journey. I want Neimark to become one of the best universities in the world, so that its name becomes a symbol of the best education in every corner of the world," he noted.
The Governor thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Government, headed by Mikhail Mishustin, for the opportunity to implement this project in Nizhny Novgorod.
The campus infrastructure includes equipped student living quarters, study areas, public spaces, underground parking, and premises that will soon house cafes and retail outlets.
A technology park will be located in close proximity to the hotel complex, where flagship Russian IT companies will be able to open offices. The new dormitories will accommodate not only students enrolled in Neimark programs but also students majoring in IT from other Nizhny Novgorod universities. This approach will encourage the exchange of experiences and ideas, naturally fostering the formation of startup teams and an interdisciplinary IT community.
The modern dormitory complex is distinguished by its high-tech features. It is implementing an artificial intelligence system that will ensure safety and security throughout the campus.
Sber, together with the Neimark IT campus team, also developed a standard smart campus solution, which includes the integration of smart home technologies into student living rooms, interactive equipment and services for study and work, and the GitVerse Education Pack platform with AI support. This standard solution includes the GigaDoc multimodal AI-powered medical assistant. Using facial video, it assesses a person's health status, including heart rate, body mass index, type 2 diabetes risk, cholesterol levels, and other indicators.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Governor assessed the campus infrastructure and thanked Sberbank President and Chairman of the Management Board Herman Gref for the technological solutions.
The heart of the IT campus project is Neimark University, which combines student education and cutting-edge research. University Director Gulnara Bikkulova noted that in 2025, five educational programs, jointly developed by Nizhny Novgorod universities and leading Russian IT companies, will be implemented there: AI and computer vision, artificial and augmented intelligence technologies, information security, microelectronics, and digital technologies in construction. More than 2,000 applicants have applied for these programs.
Once the IT campus project is fully completed, it is expected that more than 8,000 students from the Nizhny Novgorod region, other regions of Russia, and the world will be able to master advanced digital professions.
Additionally, during his working visit to Nizhny Novgorod, Dmitry Chernyshenko met with Metropolitan Georgy of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas and assessed the infrastructure of the Ascension Pechersky Monastery's churches.
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