A Russian woman living in India has gone viral after sharing nine daily habits she has picked up while adjusting to life in the country. Taking to her Instagram account, Anastasia Sharova posted the little things she has found out that may seem unusual to outsiders, but feel completely natural once you start living in India. Want to know what they are? Scroll down.
9 Habits Russian Woman Learned Living In India
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From handling the pressure cooker to learning about Indian hospitality, her insights connected with thousands of social media users, many of whom said they could relate to her experiences. Sharing the video, the social media user wrote down the nine habits she learned. Here is what they are.
1. The Pressure Cooker Rule: Anastasia Sharova stated that she now knows exactly how many whistles it takes to cook chick peas compared to potatoes and never gets them mixed up.
2. Driving In India: She joked that driving on Indian roads has instructed her to look in four directions at the same time.
3. Sharing Festive Sweets: She has accepted the tradition of sharing sweets with neighbours during festivities, even if people do not celebrate the occasion themselves.
4. Drying Clothes Carefully: She found out that drying clothes away from direct sunlight helps keep their bright colours.
5. Natural Mosquito Repellent: She also revealed that using incense to fill the house with smoke, especially in rural areas, is an efficient way to keep mosquitoes and insects away.
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6. Trusting The Locals: Instead of depending entirely on Google Maps, she now chooses to ask residents for directions.
7. Calling Everyone “Bro”: Sharova stated that she now casually calls most Gen Z teenagers “bro”, adding that this was the hardest habit to adopt.
8. Mixing Languages: She has become comfortable combining multiple languages into a single sentence, much like the Hinglish and regional code-switching commonly heard across India.
9. Offering Water To Guests: One of the customs she has upheld is serving every guest a glass of water as soon as they enter the house.
How Did Social Media React To It?
As soon as she posted the video on the internet, it quickly went viral, gathering a lot of views and comments. One user wrote, “Yes, the water part was a shocker for me when I learnt water has to be paid for in some countries, especially Europe. Because here water for anyone is a basic and a must thing, at least the normal water, if not the bottled water… But again, every country or culture has its own ways.”
Another wrote, “Touching feet to every respected elder relative. And also doing parnam to the books and all reading materials after you touch the feet of that studying material. For gratitude.”
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What are your thoughts about it?
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FAQs
Can a Russian girl marry an Indian?
Yes, a Russian woman can absolutely marry an Indian man.
What is the name of Russian influencer living in India?
The Russian influencer living in India is Anastasia Sharova.
How many hours from Russia to India?
A direct flight from Moscow (Russia) to New Delhi (India) takes about 6 hours and 10 minutes.
