Lev Leshchenko spoke about his health

People's Artist of the RSFSR Lev Leshchenko said that he feels great and continues to perform, maintaining good physical shape.

In March 2025, Leshchenko was diagnosed with a rare disease - transthyretin amyloidosis, which affects vital organs, including the heart.

MOSCOW, October 11 - RIA Novosti. People's Artist of the RSFSR Lev Leshchenko told RIA Novosti that he has been feeling great lately and continues to perform, trying to maintain good physical shape.

In March 2025, the media reported that doctors found Leshchenko to have a rare disease - transthyretin amyloidosis, which affects vital organs, including the heart. In October, the Mash Telegram channel reported that the singer began performing less frequently due to health problems, including shortness of breath and back pain.

“I feel great. I’m performing, as you can see, I’m staying in shape,” he said.

Lev Leshchenko was born on February 1, 1942 in Moscow. He became widely famous for his performance of the song “Victory Day,” which became one of the most recognizable compositions about the Great Patriotic War. In 1983, the singer was awarded the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR.