He is believed to be 20, born in the wild, never went to school, received no vaccinations, and was cut off from civilisation.
She has lived in the wilderness for 71 years but famous Old Believer faces the cameras to deliver world a message for first time.
Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter.
Agafya Lykova, 71, airlifted to hospital after suffering 'acute pains' in intense cold at her forest home more than 100 km from nearest town.