The exhibition about Nicholas I and his role in the history of Nizhny Novgorod has opened at the Rukavishnikov Estate. It offers a look at how the emperor's visits in 1834 and 1836 influenced the city's development and why this connection remained important even decades later. The project is timed to the 230th anniversary of Nicholas I's birth and the upcoming 130th anniversary of the Nizhny Novgorod Museum-Reserve. The exhibition features rare items, many of which are displayed for the first time: for example, a panoramic view of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin created by provincial architect Ivan Yefimov for the emperor's first visit. Among the notable exhibits are an officer's helmet from 1844 that belonged to Nicholas I, as well as tokens, a medal, and tableware items released for his coronation. At the same time, the narrative does not limit itself to a ceremonial history: the exhibition also touches on the topic of the Decembrists - through a rare edition of Ryleev's "Thoughts" and a chain made of horsehair woven in exile by Ivan Povaloshveikovsky. It turns out to be not only a story about the sovereign but also a broader view of the era. The exhibition "By Highest Instructions" is part of the overall exhibition at the Rukavishnikov Estate and will run until the end of 2026. It is worth visiting at least for the rare details that make the city's history feel a bit closer and clearer. Find other events in Nizhny Novgorod on KudaGo.