Even when she is not working, Alla spends her time caring for her nephew, who is disabled.

And her incredible dedication and contribution to the medical profession has recently been celebrated, with the country awarding her the prestigious prize of Russia’s best doctor.

Since being shared on Age UK’s Facebook page yesterday, Alla’s story has led to an outpouring of admiration, with the post garnering nearly two and a half thousand likes and over 500 shares (at the time of writing). Users have been praising the surgeon as “wonderful” and “amazing” while applauding her dedication to her work.

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This badass 89-year-old woman is the world’s oldest working surgeon