Nizhny Novgorod resident Kirill Yatnov spoke about his weight loss on the program "Let Them Talk!"

      On July 9, 2026, at 12:10, Society 21-year-old Nizhny Novgorod resident Kirill Yatnov became a participant in a new episode of the program "Let Them Talk" (16+) on Channel One titled "Obsessed with Weight. Love for the Refrigerator." Kirill, who was previously called the biggest boy in Russia, first arrived for the filming of the show in April. At that time, his weight was 174 kilograms. Now he has appeared in the studio again, but after bariatric surgery and with the first results of weight loss. The program showed how the surgical intervention went. The young man decided on the operation after other methods of fighting excess weight stopped helping. According to the doctors, the operation went without complications. However, they are still concerned about one of Kirill's habits - smoking. The medics emphasized that after bariatric surgery, one must give up cigarettes. Kirill himself promised to keep his word. He has now been allowed to drink water little by little and walk more, and he mentioned that he feels good. During the program, specialists also reminded that smoking is not a safe way to lose weight. According to them, any possible minor effect does not compensate for the harm that tobacco does to health. The expert from the Nizhny Novgorod region in the episode was the director of the regional Coordination Center, Oleg Pikunov. Before the filming of the program, he spoke with Kirill and learned about his dream of becoming a sports volunteer, helping to organize competitions, and working in the field of sports. After that, Oleg Pikunov discussed the young man's desire with the Minister of Sports of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Dmitry Kabailo. According to him, the minister promised to help fulfill Kirill's dream. In addition, Pikunov mentioned that Kirill wants to run a five-kilometer race with him at the end of summer or the beginning of September. However, the final decision will be made after consulting with doctors, who must assess whether such loads are permissible after the operation. Earlier, it was reported that a program to support medical professionals with excess weight was launched in Nizhny Novgorod. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.