Elizaveta Glinka 1962 – 2016

Biography

Born in Moscow in 1962, Dr. Elizaveta Glinka became a beacon of compassion in Russian medicine, earning recognition for her unwavering dedication to healing those most in need. Her approach to healthcare transcended the clinical—she brought genuine humanity to her practice, touching countless lives through her medical work and commitment to serving vulnerable populations in her community.

Dr. Glinka’s career embodied the highest ideals of the medical profession: she put people first, never wavering from her mission to make a tangible difference. Colleagues and patients alike remembered her for the rare combination of clinical skill and deep empathy that defined her work throughout Moscow.

On Christmas Day 2016, Dr. Glinka passed away in the Black Sea region at age 54. She was honored with burial at Novodevichy Cemetery, one of Moscow’s most prestigious final resting places—a fitting tribute to a physician whose life exemplified service and compassion.