The tragedy that took place almost a decade ago still lingers in the hearts of the people of Yaroslavl. It all began when a neighbor noticed the sound of a baby crying. Initially dismissing it as a fleeting inconvenience, he went about his daily routine. However, the cries persisted the following day. The source of the wails seemed to be a house, but no one saw any signs of life inside. The lights remained off, even as darkness fell.
Concerned for the welfare of the child, the neighbors decided to take action and alerted the police. As the authorities entered the seemingly deserted home, they were met with an eerie emptiness. The previous occupants had vanished, leaving behind everything, including their precious child.
The abandoned one-year-old girl, named Liza Verbitskaya, was discovered on the grimy floor. It was evident that she had been left unattended for several days. Despite exhaustive efforts, her parents could not be located, and it was presumed that they had met an unfortunate fate.
Liza was swiftly taken to the hospital, where she received the care she so desperately needed. It was during this time that Inna Nika, a devoted mother caring for her own sick child, first encountered Liza. Upon meeting the little girl, Inna felt an overwhelming maternal instinct take over. She was determined to provide the love and protection that Liza had been denied.
Inna began visiting Liza at the hospital daily, bringing her nourishment, clothing, and toys. However, one day, when she arrived to see the child, she discovered that Liza had been moved to an orphanage. Driven by a deep connection, Inna wasted no time in visiting Liza at her new residence. It was in that moment that Inna knew she had to adopt her.
When the adoption paperwork was finally finalized, Liza was a two-year-old toddler, timid and unable to chew. She carried the scars of her traumatic experience. Despite her initial hardships, Liza blossomed into a remarkable young woman. Thriving in the world of modeling, she quickly gained fame across Russia. Those who had once ridiculed her for her appearance were left speechless as they witnessed her triumph in numerous talent competitions during her teenage years.
Liza’s biological mother, now filled with regret, yearned to reconnect with her daughter after hearing of her rise to fame. Sadly, her attempts were met with refusal. Today, Liza possesses her mother’s phone number, but she remains uncertain about whether she wants to meet the person who abandoned her.
Our deepest admiration goes to Inna, the adoptive mother who, against all odds, rescued and nurtured the life of an abandoned child. Her unwavering love and support have transformed a tale of tragedy into one of resilience and triumph.
