Mikhail Okhotnikov became Deputy Minister of Health of the region

From November 9, 2026, Mikhail Okhotnikov began working as Deputy Minister of Health of the Vladimir region. It will be responsible for the provision of medical care to adults and children, as well as the development of palliative services.

Acting head of the department Nelly Zinovieva instructed the new deputy to study the activities of medical institutions in the region and assess how patient care is organized. The main task is to identify areas in which it is possible to improve the quality and availability of medical services for residents of the region.

Hunter was educated in the specialty “Medicine” at the Kirov State Medical Academy. Later he was trained in pathological anatomy at Kazan State Medical University, and mastered the specialty of oncologist at the Medical Institute of Mari State University. He also has a second degree in law.

Before his appointment to the Vladimir Ministry of Health, Mikhail Okhotnikov worked in the Republic of Mari El. He headed the Zvenihiv Central District Hospital, and also held positions of oncologist and deputy chief doctor of the Republican Oncological Dispensary.