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Hero of Russia Sholomov donor arm transplant
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- Background
Lieutenant Colonel Maxim Sholomov, who lost both arms, named Hero of Russia
In early 2023 Lieutenant Colonel Maxim Sholomov, who lost both arms in fighting in Luhansk region, received Russia's highest state title.

Hero of Russia Maxim Sholomov, who lost both arms, gets a donor arm transplant
Lieutenant colonel Maxim Sholomov lost both arms in combat. In March, Moscow surgeons reportedly gave him a donor arm, a first for Russia above the elbow.