On 31 December senior officials from the Republic of Mordovia visited the Republican Children’s Clinical Hospital to bring New Year greetings and gifts to young patients. The corridors were decorated for the season and offered views of a snowy forest, but the main focus was on the children receiving treatment in the oncology and trauma departments.
Mordovia children’s hospital visit
The delegation was led by Galina Lotvanova, First Deputy Chair of the Government of the Republic of Mordovia, together with Oleg Markin, the regional Minister of Health. They visited children in the paediatric oncology ward and the trauma and orthopaedics unit, handing out gift packages from the Head of the Republic that included sweets and games intended to lift spirits during their hospital stay.
Staff and parents described the conditions at the hospital as carefully organised. Wards were clean and comfortable, and medical teams provided comprehensive treatment and clear guidance to families. The visit emphasised both clinical care and the importance of emotional support for children who must spend the holiday season away from home.
Parents welcomed the attention from government representatives. Tatyana Naumova, whose 14-year-old daughter Darya is receiving oncology treatment, praised the medical team and the hospital environment. She said the doctors had provided full treatment from the outset and detailed recommendations, allowing her to remain constantly by her daughter’s side. She singled out neurosurgeon Aleksandr Vasilievich Zharkov and oncologist Maria Georgievna Galkina for particular thanks, noting the high quality of care compared with other clinics the family had visited.
The delegation made a point of asking parents about nutrition, living conditions and staff interaction. Responses were uniformly positive. In one ward a personal connection emerged: a mother recognised Galina Lotvanova as a former school director, recalling her as a former teacher with warmth.
The hospital also reported encouraging treatment outcomes. Six-year-old Artem showed marked improvement in his tests and was allowed to spend the New Year at home; he will resume his therapy afterwards. Eleven-year-old Kirill, who has been in treatment for three months, continues his studies remotely through a school chat group, maintaining contact with teachers and following the curriculum until he can return to class.
In the trauma and orthopaedics department staff are treating injuries sustained in winter recreation and sporting activities. One local schoolgirl required a complex operation after a multi-fragment fracture at a rink. Although recovery will take time, doctors reported steady progress and outlined a clear recovery plan.
The visit underscored the dual priorities of medical treatment and family support. Hospital administrators said they aim to create conditions that allow parents to be present during their child’s recovery while ensuring clinical excellence. Officials delivering gifts noted that small comforts and leisure items can make hospital stays less traumatic for children during important holidays.
As the New Year approached, the prevailing wish among staff, families and visitors was simple and sincere: good health for the children. The visit by regional leaders combined symbolic support with practical checks on care standards, reinforcing public attention on paediatric healthcare in Mordovia.
Key Takeaways:
- Mordovia children’s hospital visit by senior officials delivered New Year gifts from the Head of the Republic to young patients.
- Delegation inspected oncology and trauma wards and praised the hospital staff and conditions.
- Successful treatment stories included a child discharged for the holiday and others continuing therapy with family and remote schooling support.
