News reports from various Telegram channels indicate that renowned composer Alexandra Pakhmutova is receiving treatment for pneumonia at one of the department clinics. The update came through a post on the 112 channel, which is commonly used for rapid updates in the region.
The illness appears to have begun on December 6, with the artist reportedly developing fever and mild shortness of breath. Medical teams evaluated her symptoms and diagnosed pneumonia, and she has since been under careful monitoring and receiving appropriate care.
Prior to her illness, Pakhmutova had spent time with young performers from the Tver region, visiting the Snegiri sanatorium near Moscow on December 5. During that visit, she performed on the piano for the children, sharing a moment of music and connection before health concerns intensified.
Statements from Evgeny Malyshko, the director of the Pakhmutova Foundation, have clarified aspects of the medical situation. He noted that the composer did not test positive for coronavirus infection. According to his account, she was hospitalized with a cold and symptoms characteristic of that illness, but PCR testing returned a negative result, indicating no COVID-19 infection at that time.
On December 11, several Telegram channels reported that the 94-year-old People’s Artist of the USSR was admitted to hospital for symptoms including sore throat, cough, and high fever. While some channels suggested a coronavirus diagnosis, officials and verified sources have emphasized that the reported experience is based on various reports circulating in social channels, and no formal medical statement has been issued confirming a COVID-19 diagnosis in that update.
There were further comments regarding the course of the illness and the extent of any lung involvement, with references to medical assessments of lung damage. While some outlets provided percentages and clinical notes, these claims have not been independently confirmed by formal hospital statements and should be treated as unverified rumors circulating in online spaces.
Throughout these updates, the overarching narrative remains that Alexandra Pakhmutova, a respected figure in Soviet and Russian music, is receiving hospital care for pneumonia. The situation has generated concern among fans and cultural institutions alike, prompting discussions about the health of public figures and the ways information is shared across social platforms. In response, family representatives and the Pakhmutova Foundation have urged caution in interpreting unverified reports and have emphasized that official medical communications will come through established channels when available.
As the situation develops, observers in Canada and the United States who follow international music news continue to await authoritative updates from official statements, recognizing the importance of accurate health information and the potential for misinformation to circulate quickly online. Attribution for reports remains linked to the original Telegram posts and subsequent commentary from associated organizers and representatives, with the understanding that timelines and details may shift as medical teams assess the patient’s progress.