The central apparatus of the Liberal Democratic Party denied information about the death of party leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky, who had previously been hospitalized with coronavirus. The faction urged not to believe the rumors. And they plan to punish the perpetrators.
An attempt to discredit the Liberal Democratic Party
“In the regions, there is an increase in the activity of swindlers who want to discredit the Liberal Democratic Party in the face of the public. The attackers call party members, introduce themselves as employees of the Central Office of the Liberal Democratic Party and say that Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died. We officially declare - this is a lie!They are also asked to record misleading calls for the materials of the criminal case. Lawyers of the Liberal Democratic Party have already applied to law enforcement agencies.
“We will demand that the perpetrators be brought to justice in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation,” the party concluded.
On the morning of February 13, LDPR spokesman Alexander Dupin did not answer a question about the condition of the party leader. “No comment,” said the representative of the faction.
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Patriarch Kirill is concerned
The day before, Vladimir Legoyda, acting head of the press service of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, said that Patriarch Kirill was concerned about the health of the hospitalized leaders of Russian political parties - the head of the Communist Party faction Gennady Zyuganov and the head of the LDPR party Vladimir Zhirinovsky .According to Legoyda, on February 12, 2022, Patriarch Kirill spoke by phone with Zyuganov. He noted the great contribution of the politician to the life of the country, wished him strength of mind and body.
In addition, “in connection with the special hospital regime” of Zhirinovsky, the primate conveyed to the LDPR leader words of support “in the trial that befell him and wishes for a speedy recovery through his assistants.”
Also on the website of the patriarchy it is specified that both politicians are currently in the Central Clinical Hospital. On February 11, the Press Service of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation reported that the condition of Zhirinovsky, who was hospitalized with coronavirus, was assessed as stable. In turn, representatives of the Communist Party report that Zyuganov is in the Central Clinical Hospital with symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections, computed tomography showed no signs of lung damage, his condition is assessed as good.
Prayer for Zhirinovsky
Earlier, URA.RU reported that one of the members of the LDPR party asked Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to pray for the health of Vladimir Zhirinovsky. Deputy Vasily Vlasov sent a letter of appeal to the patriarch.“The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Vladimir Volfovich Zhirinovsky, is fighting the coronavirus infection these days, a deeply religious man who was awarded the Order of Prince Daniel of Moscow, 1st degree, for strengthening church-state relations. In connection with this news, I ask for your help in organizing the reading of the magpie about the health of Vladimir Volfovich, ”the letter says.
The authenticity of the message to the agency was confirmed by the press service of the Liberal Democratic Party. However, a party spokesman declined to comment further on the matter.
What is known about Zhirinovsky's condition
Earlier, the REN TV channel reported that the condition of hospitalized Vladimir Zhirinovsky had improved.According to the TV channel, Zhirinovsky's temperature and blood oxygen level returned to normal, but "the politician is still breathing through an oxygen mask."
“Doctors continue to provide all possible medical assistance in this situation,” the Ministry of Health said.
On February 9, it became known that Zhirinovsky was hospitalized with COVID-19. Various media reported that he was in serious condition with bilateral pneumonia, allegedly he no longer recognized his relatives, doctors and associates. Politician lung involvement estimates ranged from 30% to 75%. At the same time, the Liberal Democratic Party stated that their leader daily studies the press, working documents, gives instructions by phone, and will probably soon return to full-fledged, active work.
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