Born in 1996 in Volgograd, Boris Kipriyanovich was a global media sensation in the early 2000s. He showed prodigious talent early on: at 15 days old, he could hold his head steady; at four months, he spoke; and by one year old, he could read newspapers. By two years old, Boris’s extraordinary memory and language skills astonished preschool teachers.

At the age of two, Boris caused a stir by claiming to be a "Martian". He recounted having piloted a spaceship to Earth and being reborn to protect human civilization from a nuclear space war. By three years old, Boris effortlessly recited the names of planets and explained complex scientific concepts, despite never being taught by his family. He often meditated and asserted that he retained full memories of his extraterrestrial past life.

Boris could name all the planets at just three years old. westnews

Boris could name all the planets at just three years old. westnews

Public attention peaked when Boris predicted major catastrophes would devastate Earth in 2009 and 2013, leaving "only a few people" alive. However, when both these dates passed without any apocalypse, a wave of outrage erupted. Those who once believed him turned to criticism, calling him a fraud.

Public pressure forced Boris’s family to choose a reclusive life. For many years, rumors circulated on social media that the "Mars boy" had gone missing or been drafted into military service.

However, according to recent reports from Russian media, Boris, now 29 years old, lives in an apartment in northern Moscow with his mother (a doctor) and his 16-year-old younger brother.

Boris, 29, lives in his own home in Moscow. westnews

Boris, 29, lives in his own home in Moscow. westnews

Contrary to expectations of a world-changing genius, Boris’s educational path was unfinished. He only completed the 9th grade, attended three colleges but dropped out of all of them without earning a degree. To make a living, the former prodigy now performs manual labor, such as unloading goods at a warehouse, cleaning in a bookstore, and processing orders for an e-commerce platform.

Speaking for the first time after nearly two decades of silence, Boris admitted his biggest challenge was not saving humanity or time travel, but simply how to manage daily life. While still asserting that his "vivid childhood images" were real, he declined to elaborate further on his Martian memories.

The 29-year-old stated he no longer wishes to revisit the past. His sole goal now is to work hard to earn money and support his family.

Boris’s case reflects a common psychological phenomenon among former child prodigies: burnout syndrome. Excessive adult expectations and media pressure from a young age often leave them directionless in adulthood, ultimately leading them to choose a normal life, even manual labor, to find peace.

Minh Phuong (According to The Sun)