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Pro-Kremlin Singer Oleg Gazmanov, 74, Diagnosed with Hip Joint Disease

Gazmanov's hip condition forces performance changes. Meanwhile, an old song goes viral on TikTok, sparking humor and newfound attention.

In the image there are many drugs and behind the drums a person is sitting.
In the image there are many drugs and behind the drums a person is sitting.

Pro-Kremlin Singer Oleg Gazmanov, 74, Diagnosed with Hip Joint Disease

Pro-Kremlin singer Oleg Gazmanov, aged 74, has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease affecting the hip. The condition, which causes deterioration of the hip joint's cartilage, has led to persistent pain in his lower back and leg. Gazmanov sought medical help for his discomfort. Specialists identified osteoarthritis as the cause and advised him to avoid high-energy performances to prevent further strain. The singer's physical activities may have exacerbated the condition. If left untreated, advanced osteoarthritis can lead to complete loss of mobility. In an unexpected turn, one of Gazmanov's older songs went viral on TikTok, inspiring numerous imitation videos. The trend even reached Belarus’s Ministry of Defense, with jokes about Gazmanov's knee condition circulating online. Oleg Gazmanov's osteoarthritis diagnosis has led to a change in his performance schedule to protect his hip joint. Meanwhile, a viral social media trend has brought the singer's music back into the spotlight, albeit with a humorous twist.

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