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It’s a match! #video Gosha, 11, survived leukemia after a bone marrow transplant from a complete stranger four years ago. Rishat, 29, didn't know whose life he was saving. But they've since become 'blood brothers'. Gosha's mother even says her son’s appearance, personality, and blood type have changed. They finally met in 2019. Gosha was lucky because finding a genetic twin is difficult. The only cure for blood diseases like leukaemia and anaemia is often a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Relatives aren’t always suitable, so patients rely on a donor registry. A complete, but compatible, stranger can save a patient’s life. In Russia, with a population of 144 million people, there are nearly 100,000 potential donors. Chances of finding a donor in Russia are relatively low compared to Germany, which boasts nearly nine million donors in its population of 80 million people. Check out this story of ‘blood brothers’ and learn about the donor deficit in our documentary! Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary