Kutepov Nikolay Vasilyevich (1924–2001) — Metropolitan of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas, Nikolay; veteran of the The Great Patriotic War. He headed the Mukachevo, Omsk, Rostov, and Vladimir sees. From 1977 he headed the Nizhny Novgorod see. On 25 February 1991 he was elevated to the rank of Metropolitan.
Achievements
Awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, the Order of the Red Banner of Labour, and various medals.
The title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Nizhny Novgorod was conferred by resolution of the City Duma of Nizhny Novgorod dated 6 October 1994, No. 14.