FK Nizhny Novgorod, based in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, is a professional soccer club with a rich history. Founded in 2015, the club quickly rose through the Russian football pyramid, gaining promotion to the Russian Football National League in 2018. Their home venue is the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, which was one of the host stadiums for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The club's nickname is "The Volga Men," a reference to the Volga River that flows through Nizhny Novgorod. FK Nizhny Novgorod's major accomplishments include reaching the final of the Russian Cup in 2020, where they finished as runners-up. The club has also established a reputation for developing young talent, with several players progressing to higher levels of Russian football.