Khinshtein Leaves for 1.5-Week Rehab After Jan. Accident
Governor Alexander Khinshtein of Kursk Oblast left the region for a 1.5-week rehabilitation program to fully recover from a severe January car accident that caused multiple fractures. He emphasized he is following doctors' advice and will remain in contact with officials and the public during his absence.
Consensus
- Alexander Khinshtein, governor of Kursk Oblast, is undergoing rehabilitation after a serious car accident in January.
- The accident occurred on January 22 in Konishchevsky District of Kursk Oblast.
- Khinshtein sustained a fracture of the femur, three rib fractures, and two transverse processes of the vertebrae.
- He underwent surgery and was treated in regional medical facilities in Kursk.
- Khinshtein decided to undergo rehabilitation based on doctors' recommendations.
- The rehabilitation period will last 1.5 weeks.
- During this time, Khinshtein will continue to monitor regional affairs and maintain communication with colleagues and the public.
- Khinshtein stated he will return without a cane and be able to walk on two legs.
- Khinshtein has expressed gratitude to medical staff in Kursk for their treatment.
Points of divergence
- Khinshtein traveled to Moscow on February 18 for continued rehabilitation, which he said was a difficult decision but not due to distrust in local medicine. — vm
- Khinshtein initially refused transfer to Moscow clinics and was treated in Kursk. — vm
- No collision with other vehicles occurred during the accident. — vesti
- Khinshtein resumed work in April without fully recovering from his injuries. — kommeresant
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