Ms. Polkova carried out research to discover the reasons for high levels of professional TB infection and risks. She participated in the development of a three-dimensional TB training programme for health care professionals, the population, patients and those in contact with them on principles of hygiene and healthy life style. She organises trainings, seminars and conferences for nurses working in TB hospitals. “Polina Volkova is one of the leading nurses on TB prevention, care and treatment. She feels that managing this situation and eliminating the spread of TB is not only her professional but her personal responsibility.” (Sarkisova, President Russian Nurses Association)