Margarita Simonyan First Showed Her Face After Treatment
The editor-in-chief of the "Russia Today" (RT) TV channel, Margarita Simonyan, published a frank photo without a wig, sharing her battle with cancer.
On January 26, 2026, the journalist first published a photo in which she appeared without hair after a course of chemotherapy. "Nothing is scary. God exists, and death does not," wrote the 45-year-old Simonyan.
Fight for Life
According to media reports, Simonyan was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2025. The journalist underwent a complicated surgery and a course of chemotherapy, which resulted in her losing her hair.
Despite the serious illness, Simonyan continues her professional activities and participates in media events. It is worth recalling that Financial Times recently included her in the list of the most influential people in the world.
