The deputy to Ivan Krasko, Daria Pashkova, spoke in a televised interview about alarming changes in the artist after his surgery. She described episodes of confusion and perceived disorientation that affected his cognitive clarity, noting that he sometimes mistook medical staff for familiar assistants and addressed people by name with unusual insistence. Claims about the intensity of the medication used to help him sleep were also mentioned, underscoring concerns about his treatment in the hospital setting.
On July 13, a Telegram channel reported that Krasko had been transported to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Saint Petersburg. The information also indicated that Vyacheslav Smorodinov, the next director in line for the artist, had received official approval, and that Krasko was currently in a clinic environment under professional supervision. The report added to the sense of urgency surrounding the situation and the need for continuous medical assessment. [Mash Telegram channel attribution]
Pashkova reiterated on the same day that Krasko remained in a serious condition and required urgent medical intervention through emergency surgery. This update highlighted the critical nature of his health at that moment and the stakes involved in the surgical decision making. [112 Telegram channel attribution]
Initial plans had suggested a transfer to a standard ward following the operation, but a shift in the plan occurred after the morning round on July 14. Pashkova attended the hospital to monitor his recovery and support the staff in caring for him, as Krasko required a nurse and closer observation. Yet within hours, his condition worsened, leading clinicians to keep him in the intensive care unit for closer monitoring and to reassess the treatment approach. [Telegram channel attributions]
According to reports from Mash, the right parietal region of Krasko’s brain had been affected by the event, and doctors faced a difficult prognosis regarding recovery. The medical team described a severe paralysis as part of the developing condition, which shaped decisions about rehabilitation and long-term care. The information emphasized the serious and life-altering implications of the incident for the artist. [Mash Telegram channel attribution]
Earlier in the year, Bedros Kirkorov, aged 91, had also been hospitalized in Moscow, adding to a context of notable public health developments among individuals in related circles. This prior hospitalization was noted in connection with ongoing coverage of health concerns affecting public figures in the entertainment industry. [General attribution]