Omsk Region Honours Top Doctors Ahead of Medical Workers' Day 2026
Omsk Region Honours Top Doctors Ahead of Medical Workers' Day 2026
Omsk Region Honours Top Doctors Ahead of Medical Workers' Day 2026
The Omsk Region has honoured two outstanding medical professionals ahead of Medical Workers’ Day. Sergei Lysenko and Larisa Kobkova received top awards for their contributions to healthcare. The ceremony took place at the Omsk Regional Legislative Assembly. On the eve of Medical Workers’ Day, celebrated in Russia on 21 June 2026, the region recognised its best. Sergei Lysenko, a surgeon and head of department at the Clinical Medical and Diagnostic Center, was named Best Doctor. Larisa Kobkova, chief nurse at the Clinical Cardiology Dispensary, received the award for Best Mid-Level Medical and Pharmaceutical Specialist.
The prizes were handed out by Governor Vitaly Khotsenko. Regional Health Minister Dmitry Markelov attended the event alongside other officials. The awards highlight the dedication of local medical staff. Both recipients were selected for their excellence in their respective fields. The ceremony marked a formal acknowledgement of their work ahead of the national celebration.