The LDPR denied reports that Zhirinovsky "stopped recognizing others"

“The LDPR categorically refutes the statement of anonymous sources,” the party’s press service said.

Zhirinovsky's hospitalization was reported by the media on February 9.

The press service of the Russian Ministry of Health stated that the politician has been in the Central Clinical Hospital since February 2 with a diagnosis of COVID-19.

On February 10, the LDPR announced that Zhirinovsky would soon return to full-time work.