From Russia to Mumbai: Woman shares her first local train ride experience
From Russia to Mumbai: Woman shares her first local train ride experience
She recently shared two videos capturing her first trip on a Mumbai local.
August 18, 2024
Mumbai has always been amongst a popular travel destination for foreigners in India.
Many visit the nation to explore the country and share visuals about their experiences. However, content creator and social media influencer Mariia Chugurova, a Russian who has grown fond of India and Indian traditions, has now settled in Goa. Her numerous videos often go viral, featuring her engaging with Indian people. With this, Chugurova has won people’s hearts.
She recently shared a video capturing her trip on a Mumbai local.
In the first clip, Mariia can be seen buying a ticket while waiting for a train. Meanwhile, in the second video, Mariia documents her actual train ride, where she chats with fellow passengers, capturing the essence of her journey.
“Russian kudi rides an Indian train. Namaste dosto. Ever wondered what it’s like to be a sardine in a can? Just hop on a local Indian train! Squished between auntie with the samosas and Uncle with the newspaper, it’s the ultimate test of personal space. Add in some random chai-wallah serenades and Bollywood music from someone’s phone, and you’ve got the full experience!” content creator Mariia Chugurova wrote and shared a video of her navigating the “chaos and charm of India’s rails.”
Both videos have accumulated millions of views and likes, prompting people to share various comments. Many also appreciated the woman for taking the trip in a local train.
What do Instagram users say about these videos?
“Respect for Russian kudi,” wrote an Instagram user while reacting to one of the videos. Another person added, “This is such a sweet video.” A third joined, “I love your videos.” A fourth commented, “This is one of the easiest train rides one can take. Nowhere close to ‘hell’,” Several reacted to the share with heart emoticons.
