Siamese twins are rare, yet nature sometimes surprises us in extraordinary ways.

In 1987, in the Lithuanian town of Alytus, prenatal screening methods to detect anomalies were unavailable. Daiva and Brunos, a young couple, eagerly awaited the arrival of their twins.

The twins, named Vilia and Vitaly, weighed a combined 3.6 kilograms and were born as craniopagus twins, joined at the head. A year later, the family welcomed their younger brother, Povilas.

In 1989, the parents made the difficult decision to have the twins separated. Neurosurgeon Alexander Konovalov was the first to attempt this pioneering surgery. The world watched anxiously as the complex procedure, which lasted nearly a full day, unfolded.

Doctors recalled bringing fruit to the little girls after surgery, and Vilia and Vitaly fought through their recovery with resilience.

Though some head deformities remained, preventing them from wearing their hair down, they gained the chance to live full lives.

At 28, Vilia and Vitaly appeared on a television program and met Dr. Konovalov again. Now residing in Vilnius, both had completed studies in history and pursued careers related to books.

Though unmarried, they remain deeply bonded, cherishing the devotion their father showed in giving them this life.