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Russian Influencer’s Reel on Indian Customs Surpasses Six Million Views

The video’s portrayal of cultural adaptation has prompted debates over privilege and authenticity in daily Indian life.

Russian influencer Luliia Aslamova lists 8 'normal' Indian habits. | Image: Instagram
Iuliia Aslamova shares her list of totally normal things she does while living in India.
Russian woman lists 8 'cringe' Indian habits she now finds normal in viral video
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Overview

  • The Instagram reel has amassed over six million views since its early July release, extending its reach beyond India.
  • Iuliia Aslamova outlined eight everyday practices she now embraces, from living with in-laws and eating with hands to relaxed punctuality and bargaining.
  • Online responses remain divided, with many users applauding her warm depiction and others critiquing potential oversimplification and “gori privilege.”
  • Aslamova has lived in Bengaluru for more than a decade, managing joint family dynamics and running her own business.
  • She reports picking up Hinglish informally and intends to study Hindi properly within the next one to two years.