Champion of Russia Yana Zimirova was operated on in Nizhny Novgorod

Two-time champion of Russia Yana Zimirova underwent surgery in Nizhny Novgorod.

Traumatologist Alexei Krupko said that the athlete was severely damaged meniscus, but doctors managed to restore it almost completely.

Two hours after the anesthesia, the footballer was able to take the first steps. She will return to full training in a few months.