Russian woman in Bengaluru calls India 'super safe' as she shares 3 life lessons from 11 years living here

When Russian national Iuliaa Aslamova first came to India, it was supposed to be just a one-year stay. But what was meant to be temporary turned into more than a decade of life in Bengaluru. On Instagram, she marked her 11-year milestone by wearing a green ethnic suit with a bindi and sharing three heartfelt lessons India has taught her—covering hospitality, perspective, and even why she feels the country is “super safe.”

In her post, Iuliaa said she was celebrating 11 years in India, a journey that was meant to last just one year but ended up changing her life. She reflected on how “meri India” has shaped and moulded her, starting with the unmatched hospitality she experienced. According to her, people in India are welcoming, warm, and always willing to help—whether it’s giving directions or lending a hand in everyday situations.

Her second lesson was more personal. For Iuliaa, India is a “magnetic country” that reflects the energy you put out. She explained that some of her friends arrived with negative stereotypes and only faced struggles, while she herself experienced warmth and beauty because she chose to keep an open heart. And finally, her third life lesson—“India is super safe. Read point 2.” She tied it back to her earlier thought, saying the experience depends a lot on your mindset and vibe.


Internet reacts
The internet quickly joined the conversation with users sharing their thoughts and experiences. One person expressed happiness about her post and her 11-year journey in India, wishing her many more years ahead. Another pointed out that no matter where we go, there will always be good and bad, and it’s up to us to focus on the positive.

Some even shared personal stories. A commenter recalled a 66-year-old aunt from the USSR who had moved to India decades ago. Neighbours grew up watching her interact warmly with people, run daily errands, and remain so punctual with her morning milk routine that she became the “alarm clock” for the neighbourhood. Others summed it up by highlighting the greatness of Indian culture, rooted in honouring others and spirituality.