FC Nizhny Novgorod, or FC NN for short, is a football club based in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, competing in the Russian Premier League (2022-23), the top tier of Russian football. This unofficial FC Nizhny Novgorod flag (Russian: неофициальный флаг ФК Нижний Новгород) features the team's official logo on a sky-blue background derived from the club's traditional color identity and visual style.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
On the blue shield in the logo, there are two Cyrillic letters "НН" placed side by side, rendered in white and sky blue tones. These letters represent the initials of the team name "Нижний Новгород" (Nizhny Novgorod) in Russian. The shield itself symbolizes protection and resilience, reflecting both the club's identity and a symbolic reference to the historic fortifications of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. The blue and white color palette is closely associated with the club and reinforces its visual identity across competitions. It is also inspired by the natural environment of the Volga River region, particularly its water and wind elements. Overall, the emblem highlights FC Nizhny Novgorod's connection to its city, its heritage, and its competitive presence in Russian football.
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| Team name: | FC Nizhny Novgorod |
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| Team nicknames: | Volga |
| Team abbreviation: | NIZ or NNFC |
| Founded: | 2015 |
| Location: | Nizhny Novgorod, Russia |
| Ground: | Nizhny Novgorod Stadium |
| Capacity: | 44,899 |
| League: | Russian Premier League |
| Team Colors: | Blue and White |
| Championships: | - |
| Second places: | - |
| Seasons in top division: | 3 |
| Mascot: | - |
