By that time, friends of the family managed to organize Russia-wide crowdfunding and gathered more than 80000 pounds for Ilya. Even in grave condition Kormiltsev refused morphine and kept working, writing poetry and managing issues with Ultra.Kultura.
At that time, family friends coordinated a country-wide fundraising effort in Russia, raising over 80000 pounds for Ilya. Despite being in a critical state, Kormiltsev resisted morphine and persisted, continuing to write poetry and resolve problems with Ultra.Kultura.