Valery Barinov Suffers Spinal Injury; Public Updates Follow
Valery Barinov has been diagnosed with a fracture involving a thoracic spinal process. Reports circulating through Telegram channels indicate the injury includes a fracture to the right transverse process of a thoracic vertebra along with accompanying chest bruising. Medical staff at the time of assessment noted the actor spent the night under observation at a prominent medical facility, the Sklifosovsky Institute, as part of standard monitoring following a traumatic event. [Source: Telegram channel 112]
On February 13, additional updates from a Telegram channel identified as Mash suggested Barinov was hospitalized after a fall on his way to a theater appearance at the Youth Theater. The narrative emphasizes that the incident required medical evaluation, and that the actor was subsequently admitted for further treatment. [Source: Mash Telegram channel]
According to the published account, Barinov managed to get to his feet and reach the theater on his own after the fall, with an ambulance summoned to provide professional care at the scene. Medical notes reportedly confirmed bruising to the chest and back, while observers awaited more detailed information from the hospital. [Source: Mash Telegram channel]
Barinov personally commented on his condition, stating that he was “alive”, though he chose not to disclose specifics about the hospital stay or the full extent of his health concerns at that time. The statement reflected a straightforward acknowledgment of his survival, paired with a cautious stance on sharing private health details. [Source: Mash Telegram channel]
Professionally, Barinov embarked on his film career in 1969 with the movie Steps on the Ground. Over the decades, his expansive filmography grew to include more than two hundred projects. His work spans a wide array of Russian cinema and television, featuring titles such as Kadetstvo, Kalashnikov, Election Day, and Casanova, along with other notable productions including Secret Mission, Furtseva. The Legend of Catherine, Ranetki, In the Constellation Sagittarius, Millions of Games, Aboriginal, Red Queen, and In the Moon I Don’t Know. This breadth of roles underscored a prolific presence in the industry and highlighted Barinov as a familiar face across multiple generations of viewers. [Source: General industry records]
Earlier reports also noted that Petrosyan’s spouse had traveled to China following news of the comedian’s hospitalization, illustrating how personal and professional circles intersect during high-profile medical events. While details regarding these personal movements remain private, the public narrative continues to focus on Barinov’s health status and ongoing recovery efforts. [Source: Public updates and media coverage]