How Nizhny Novgorod Stars Looked and Lived in 2016 – See Photos

Social media is buzzing with a nostalgic trend where people recall their lives from ten years ago. NN.RU explores photos shared in 2016 by celebrities from Nizhny Novgorod.
Feb 7, 2026
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Do you recognize our stars in the photos from 2016?

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People continue to indulge in nostalgia en masse online: they recall what was happening in their lives ten years ago and share photos from that time. NN.RU decided to look at what photos Nizhny Novgorod stars published in 2016. Some of them have already caught the trend and refreshed memories of events from a decade ago, while others remain silent for now – we studied their social media pages ourselves.

In 2016, the show «Women»s Stand-up« did not exist yet.

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Nizhny Novgorod native and creator of the show «Women»s Stand-up« Irina Myagkova published a whole »stack« of photos from 2016. She characterized this year with one word – »yet.«

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«I didn»t have an iPhone yet, so many photos are black and white. I was still performing in a dress. <…> I«m still growing out my hair after an incredibly short haircut. The first season of »Open Microphone« on TNT was just being filmed,» recalled the comedian.

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Nizhny Novgorod actress Yekaterina Vilkova also joined the nostalgic flashmob. Ten years ago, she was filming in several movies and series, spending time with loved ones, and shining on red carpets.

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The Kristovsky brothers – founders of the Nizhny Novgorod group Uma2rman – also reported on their 2016.

In 2016, the comedy series «Hotel Eleon» was released, starring Yekaterina Vilkova in a main role.

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«Vova (the younger brother, the band»s vocalist – ed.) had a son named Fyodor, we performed a lot, released the album «Sing, Spring» and received a Golden Gramophone!« the musicians concisely wrote on social media.

The fantasy film «The Last Bogatyr» was in production then, with users commenting disbelief it was ten years ago.

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Actress from Vyksa Irina Pegova hasn«t traveled back in time ten years yet, but we did it for her. In 2016, she had a bob haircut, performed a lot in plays, rested by the sea, and traveled through France.

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And Dina and Arina Averina – gymnasts from Zavolzhye – celebrated their coming of age in 2016. That year, they participated in the Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in Sochi, vacationed in Cyprus, and also shared photos from Croatia and Israel.

On the red carpet with Nikita Mikhalkov!

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Supermodel Natalia Vodianova was actively managing her social media in 2016. Even then, she was in a relationship with French billionaire Antoine Arnault – the couple has many joint photos.

The Kristovsky brothers had a year full of events.

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Ten years ago, the model explored the ancient Inca city in Peru with her children, attended and organized charitable events, starred in advertising campaigns and for magazine covers, and also returned home to her native Nizhny Novgorod.

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«In Nizhny, we also dropped by Grandma to show how she now inspires designers around the world. A British shoe brand released a capsule collection based on her embroidery,» Natalia wrote then.

In 2016, Vladimir Kristovsky welcomed son Fyodor, and the vocalist now has seven children.

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Now the actress has luxurious curls, but ten years ago she wore a bob.

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And here Irina is at the opening of the new Oleg Tabakov theater building.

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In 2016, the gymnasts turned 18.

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Ten years ago, the athletes participated in the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship and spent time in Sochi.

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And also vacationed in Cyprus.

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Ten years ago, Natalia Vodianova often visited Russia.

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And in this photo, Natalia is on her way to Diveyevo.

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Well, how could one not drop by to visit grandma?

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