Tuleyev celebrated the twentieth anniversary of his reign in the hospital, and well, if in the mind (rumors that Tuleyev in a coma actively walk around Kuzbass). On May 22, the governor went on an official vacation and until he left it. In June, it became known that the governor in Germany had an operation on the spine.
“We do not know what condition the governor is in, since he did not express his attitude to what was happening in two and a half months, did not reassure the public ...”
“... His last appearance [in public] was on Easter. But knowing Tuleyev, I can say that this is a person with an incredible will, and if there is the slightest chance at least for limited functioning, [then he will get out], ”said political scientist Konovalov.

Tuleyev’s spokeswoman Alexei Dorongov assures me that the governor is recovering, and all “important topics with Tuleyev are consistent, although they try not to disturb him with trifles.” The mayor of Kemerovo Seredyuk and other officials say that the last time they talked with Tuleyev who was in May, some in June, but they assure that if necessary they can definitely contact the governor promptly.
When we, together with Dorongov, returned to Kemerovo from a trip to Novokuznetsk (there, children were handed a thousand free bicycles at the bottom of Metallurg), the press secretary suddenly demanded to stop the car directly on the highway and jumped out on the mobile phone.
“Tuleyev called,” the press secretary said excitedly, returning to his place.
- What did you say? I asked with a stink.
- He asked how the holiday was going. Interested in whether they handed bicycles.
- Well, how is his well -being?
“Voice is peppy,” Dorongov answered dryly.
If Tuleyev, really, calls subordinates from the hospital, then obviously not everyone. The oppositionist of Ochvatov claims that officials and oligarchs have been “sitting on suitcases, ready to blame for more than one month.” There are different rumors about the state of the governor in the region - for example, they say that when leaving the coma, Tuleyev’s brain “formet”, and he will not recognize anyone.
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