A Boy’s New Year’s Wish Comes True With a Dolphin Encounter
A chance meeting at a New Year’s celebration led to a special experience for a young boy in Nizhny Novgorod. After taking a balloon from the Wish Tree, a kind stranger arranged for Vanya and his mother, Olga, to attend a dolphin show—and even meet one of the stars backstage.
The encounter began during a festive event where Vanya's balloon was spotted on the Wish Tree. Curious about his wish, the stranger decided to make it come true by inviting him and Olga to the Nizhny Novgorod Dolphinarium.
After the New Year’s show, Vanya was taken behind the scenes to meet Eva, one of the facility’s dolphins. The boy gently stroked her head and held onto her tail, clearly delighted by the experience. The dolphinarium, part of the Utrish Dolphinarium Group, hosts trained marine animals, though Eva's specific trainer remains unnamed in public records. The visit left a lasting impression on Vanya, who got to interact with Eva up close. His excitement was shared by Olga, who watched as her son enjoyed a rare moment with the dolphin.
The surprise visit gave Vanya a memorable start to the year. He met Eva, stroked her, and even held her tail—an experience made possible by a simple balloon and a kind gesture. The dolphinarium’s show and backstage meeting turned a small wish into a joyful reality.
