According to the British "Daily Star" reported on November 30, Russia's "wilderness girl" Karina Chikitova was admitted to the famous Yakutia Ballet School, and is now one step closer to her dream (to enter the Bolshoi Theater to dance).
The little girl, who survived alone in Siberia's wolf- and bear-infested forests for nearly two weeks, made headlines around the world.
In 2014, four-year-old Karina sneaked her dog into the forest behind her father, and then got lost and slept in the grass, eating wild berries for a living.
The dog went to rescue Karina, and Karina was left alone in the wild for 12 days until Artyom Borisov came to her rescue.
Artyom didn't notice Karina at the time, for she sat quietly in the grass, without making a sound at all.
Karina spotted Artyom first, and she held out her hands for something to eat, then cried.
Artyom couldn't help but shed tears as he picked up the little girl, and he recalled: "She was so small, so light, like fluff. She was terrified, her face, legs and arms were bloodied by mosquito bites, and she didn't wear shoes. ”
The little girl later came to the rescue of the dog, and although she was very, very scared at the time, it was warm to sleep with the dog in her arms.
After the little girl and her dog became famous, locals built a statue for them and published a children's book about Karina.
Two years ago, Karina also won the local Mini Miss pageant, and a film about her was also in the works.
After entering the Yakutia Ballet School, 11-year-old Karina will undergo intensive ballet training while also learning other knowledge.
Albina Cherepanova, 61, is proud to say that this is the beginning of a new chapter in Karina's life and is happy to see her efforts paid off.
Abina also revealed that Karina is now tall, at least half a head taller than her classmates, cheerful and optimistic, hardworking and smart.
After the final exams, she wanted to take the little girl on a trip to Moscow, to visit Red Square, to see The Nutcracker at the Grand Theatre.
It is said that Karina can only go home to visit her family during winter and summer vacations, and she also has a dream of opening a café for her mother.
Image source: Daily Star, Bing