Valery Alekseevich Antsygin (1951 — October 30, 2026) was a Nizhny Novgorod urologist who devoted more than 45 years to medicine. He was a representative of the well-known Antsygin medical dynasty of Nizhny Novgorod.[1]

Professional career

In 1974, Valery Antsygin graduated from Gorky Medical Institute and began working as a urologist at the Central Basin Hospital, which was later transformed into the Volga District Medical Center (VDMC).[2]

In April 1985, he moved to the municipal Hospital No. 35 of Nizhny Novgorod, where he headed the urology department. He held this post until March 2017 — almost 32 years.[3][2]

Medical dynasty

Valery Antsygin belonged to a well-known Nizhny Novgorod medical dynasty. His father was a surgeon and headed the Sharanga Central District Hospital. Valery Alekseevich's son became a cardiac surgeon, and his wife worked as a cardiologist.[3][4]

Memory

Valery Alekseevich Antsygin died on October 30, 2026, in his 76th year. The news of his death was reported by Aleksey Nikonov, editor-in-chief of "Stationar-Press," in the "Bokal Presseka" channel.[4] The farewell ceremony was held on November 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the funeral hall of the crematorium on Zaitseva Street.[4]

Sources

  1. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" — Well-known Nizhny Novgorod urologist Valery Antsygin dies Nizhny Novgorod News
  2. Newsroom24 — Well-known urologist Valery Antsygin dies in Nizhny Novgorod — Society
  3. Vremya N — Nizhny Novgorod urologist Valery Antsygin dies in his 76th year
  4. Zhivyom v Nizhnem — Nizhny Novgorod urologist Valery Antsygin dies at the age of 75 — Zhivem v Nizhnem