The Choir of Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod (Nizhny Novgorod State University Choir) won two gold medals at the 8th World Choir Games, which were held on July 15-19, 2014 in Riga, Latvia. It became a champion in two categories – Musica sacra a cappella (Sacred music) and Popular choral music.

The choir most interesting performances were in St. Peter's Basilica, one of the oldest churches in Riga, and in an outdoor concert venue. UNN Choir performance of a Brainstorm song in Latvian was welcomed and cheered. Renars Kaupers, the song’s author, supported the singers. The competition was intense as more than 400 choirs from 74 countries participated at the World Choir Games this year.

UNN choral director Larisa Erykalova is recognized for her excellence in choral conducting as the Choir wins prestigious awards. It won 3 gold and 3 silver medals at the World Choir Games in previous years.