The publication is dedicated to the street art of Nizhny Novgorod, that includes many such artistic practices as graffiti, street art, urban interventions, street performances, actions, etc.

The encyclopedia contains biographical information about the major street artists of Nizhny Novgorod, a dictionary with terminology related to graffiti and street art, an overview of iconic locations and works by visiting artists.

The basis of the publication is an article containing a detailed chronology of the street art of Nizhny Novgorod from 1980 to 2020. It reflects the key events that influenced the style of the local scene, from its origin in the space of one city to transformations in the context of the all-Russian and world street art experience.