Type of territory: rear
Population: 70,000
Area of municipality: 130.3 km2
Priority project:
Reconstruction of a non-residential building (kindergarten) into a social dormitory
Additional peculiarities of the municipality:
1. Historical Depth
European heritage: Greek diaspora, birthplace of Gogol and Lysianskyi.
One of Ukraine’s oldest universities (since 1820).
2. Active Civic Engagement
Strong volunteer network, women leading recovery efforts.
Early adopter of e-governance and transparency tools.
3. Strategic Location
Major railway hub; vital for logistics and evacuation.
Close to Kyiv and EU routes.
4. Youth & Education Focus
Youth Council and participatory budgeting.
Educational partnerships across Europe.
5. Green and Smart Vision
Energy efficiency projects, digital heritage tourism.
Ambitions to be a Smart Heritage City.
6. Local Business Identity
Famous Nizhyn pickles as a regional brand.
Women-led businesses in crafts, IT, and gastronomy.
7. International Cooperation
Active twinning with German cities (e.g. Wolfsburg, Neustadt), Finland (Imatra), Latvia (Preili), USA (State College) and 5 other municipalities
A model of decentralised partnership and recovery.
Contact: Mr. Oleksandr Kodola, Mayor, omkodola@gmail.com
