A resuscitator at a children’s hospital in Ulan-Ude received a four-year prison sentence on July 28 and appealed to the Supreme Court on August 5. The news outlet “Number One” reports this development with emphasis on the court process and the human impact involved.
The regional court system also dealt with an appeal filed by RCCH in a civil action. The complaint, however, was not considered because the filing deadline expired. In the civil portion, the court ruled in favor of the parents of a deceased child, ordering one million rubles for non-pecuniary damages to be paid to the family by the hospital or responsible party.
The hospital resuscitation team on Modogoev Street in Ulan-Ude faced a criminal verdict. The four-year-old patient, Zakhar Kotenko, died after being treated for bronchitis. Observers noted that the child fell into a coma the day after admission and ultimately suffered brain death due to oxygen deprivation while under care at a medical facility.
One parent commented that the judiciary delivered a fair decision under difficult circumstances. While the verdict cannot bring back their child, the family emphasized the importance of recognition and accountability. A memorial service for Zakharik was held on July 27, three years after his death, highlighting the lasting impact on the family and community.
According to the timeline, the boy’s death occurred on July 27, 2019, inside the hospital where bronchitis was the initial diagnosis. The following day, his condition deteriorated, and he entered a coma. Medical authorities concluded that the brain death was caused by oxygen deprivation during treatment, a finding that sparked discussion about hospital safety and patient care standards.
In a separate case from the Saratov region, a woman who cares for a disabled girl and her two grandchildren faced charges after authorities reported a poisoning incident. Investigators say that on December 11, 2021, a 49-year-old neighbor from Alexandrovka asked her grandchildren what they would like to eat. The grandchildren requested milk noodles. The woman prepared milk soup, left it to cool, and, while the household was distracted, accessed a poison from her husband’s glove compartment, added it to the soup, and served the meal to her grandchildren and daughter. This case underscores the gravity of harm within family settings and the ongoing legal pursuit of accountability in such tragedies. [citation: regional judicial records]