Maria-Barbara Kuzmenko, the daughter of the late Ukrainian musician Kuzma Skryabin, has shared new details with her followers about her recent plastic surgery and recovery process. In her Instagram stories, she revealed that she underwent rhinoseptoplasty—a surgical procedure to correct the shape of the nose and nasal septum—and posted footage taken on various days following the procedure. Early photos showed her nose covered with tapes and patches, while later ones featured only fixing elements, clearly demonstrating the rehabilitation dynamics.
From Hospital Ward to Daily Chores
Kuzmenko announced the decision to undergo the procedure in advance: on October 7, she published a photo from a hospital ward showing her hand with a catheter and reported a planned surgery without specifying its exact nature. The musician’s daughter promised to share later how she decided on the procedure and how her recovery was going, keeping her word by posting a series of snapshots from different stages. According to her, the course of IV drips has already been completed, and she is gradually returning to her usual facial skincare routine, although full rehabilitation is still ongoing.
An Unexpected Episode with a Dog
The recovery period was not without everyday surprises. According to Kuzmenko, during her rehabilitation, she had to chase after her dog Misha, who had run out of the house, and tried along with her mother to bring the pet back. “While running, I got dizzy and my nose started bleeding. But Misha is home, and that’s what matters,” she wrote in her stories. This episode, on one hand, reflects the challenging nature of the post-surgical period, and on the other, demonstrates how the heroine treats even the unpleasant moments of recovery with humor and self-irony.
Personal Life: Marriage and Postponed Plans
Amid discussions about Kuzmenko’s health, public attention has once again turned to her personal life. In 2019, she married Viktor Tur; according to her own interviews, the couple met on social media although they studied at the same university at the time, and her mother supported the decision to marry. In August 2026, speaking to the project «Naedine s Glamurom», Kuzmenko explained that she and her husband are currently postponing having a baby due to the war, expressing concern over the situation and the difficulties of raising a small child during shelling.
Connection with Her Father on Social Media
Earlier, Barbara Kuzmenko shared archival family photos with her father on Instagram, showing her as a little girl: in one snapshot, Kuzma holds his daughter in his arms, and in another, he helps her ski. Posting the pictures, she noted that over the years she notices more and more of her father's traits in herself. These posts have become part of a broader practice through which the musician’s daughter maintains a connection with her father's legacy and shares personal memories with her audience.
Thus, Kuzmenko’s recent publications capture two parallel storylines: medical recovery from planned plastic surgery and a mindful approach to personal life amidst the ongoing war. The heroine consistently guides her audience through the stages of rehabilitation—from the hospital ward to returning to everyday chores—while maintaining her characteristic openness and self-irony.
