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India Today
8 hours ago
- India Today
Russian woman shows how to cross road the 'Indian way' in viral video
A Russian woman's video explaining to her friend how to cross a road in India has gone viral on social media. While several users were impressed by the way she adapted to the 'Indian' way of crossing a road, others weren't convinced. Vera Prokofeva, who now lives in Jaipur, shared the clip on Instagram with the caption, 'The first rule you need to learn in India is how to cross the road.' The video has already garnered over 2,26,000 views the now-viral clip, Vera tells her friend, 'I'll teach you how to cross the road,' before showing hand gestures to signal drivers to stop. "You need to show them you are stopping them, and then walk to the other side," she instructs, successfully reaching the opposite side. She repeats the tip and crosses the busy road again, ending with a cheerful, 'Mission complete successfully!'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vera Prokofeva (@vera__india)Social media users shared mixed reactions. One user said, 'You just hacked Jaipur traffic like a pro!' while another commented, 'I am from Jaipur too, I can totally relate - it works.'However, some cautioned against relying on the method. 'Be careful, not every time do drivers stop their cars,' one of the users the comments here:Vera Prokofeva's light-hearted road-crossing tutorial has sparked conversations about navigating India's famously chaotic roads.- EndsTrending Reel
NDTV
15 hours ago
- NDTV
Watch: Russian Woman's Desi Trick To Cross Busy Road In Jaipur Goes Viral
A Russian woman's creative approach to crossing a busy road in the Indian city of Jaipur has captured the attention of social media users. A viral video, posted on Instagram, shows her crossing a busy road with her friend, embracing the local "desi way" of dodging vehicles and weaving through traffic in front of the iconic Hawa Mahal. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vera Prokofeva (@vera__india) Also Read | In Terrifying Video, Reptile Wrangler Captures 20-Foot Python From Dumpster In Los Angeles "The first rule you need to learn in India is to learn how to cross the road," the woman, named Vera Prokofeva, wrote as the caption. The video also shows her teaching her friend how to cross the road. "I'll teach you how to cross the road. You need to show them like that. You stop in there, and then down. Like this. See? Just show them, stop, and there we are. Mission complete! Successfully!" she said in the while crossing the she says while demonstrating the moves. The video has also emerged as a great example of cultural exchange and the joy of exploring new places. The video gained huge traction, with some users jokingly warning her not to do this "Desi" trick on highways. "Open a school please for training on how to cross roads in India." one user wrote. "Hahahaha you learnt it right. Also don't forget to yell if the vehicle doesn't stop," another said. Meanwhile, a third user warned her, saying, "Don't go in traffic and stop when it is heavy. Want and go when it's light and gently move with steady pace so the driver can judge. This is bad." "Don't disrupt the traffic flow when the light is green and everyone is coming in," the user added.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Russian woman shows friend the ‘desi' way to cross busy road in Jaipur: ‘Mission complete'
A light-hearted clip featuring a Russian woman guiding her friend on how to cross a bustling Indian street has gone viral. The woman, identified as Vera Prokofeva, shared the video on social media, showing the pair in front of Jaipur's iconic Hawa Mahal. A Russian woman's clip showing her friend how to cross a road in Jaipur amused social media.(Instagram/vera__india) (Also read: 'We are ready to be punished': Russian TikTokers apologise for video in front of flaming oil depot blown up by Ukraine) In the video, Prokofeva is seen teaching her Russian friend on the unique street-crossing technique often used in India. Standing on the roadside, she explains the process step-by-step. 'I'll teach you how to cross the road. You need to show them like that. You stop in there, and then down. Like this. See? Just show them, stop, and there we are. Mission complete! Successfully!' she says while demonstrating the moves. Both women can be seen raising their hands to signal approaching vehicles to slow down before stepping onto the road. The clip was posted with the caption, 'The first rule you need to learn in India is to learn how to cross the road.' Watch the clip here: Social media reacts with humour The video has garnered over 2 lakh views, sparking several reactions from viewers. Many found the moment relatable, while others praised the confidence and humour in her demonstration. One viewer commented that crossing roads in India is 'an art form that tourists learn faster than they expect.' Another wrote, 'This is the real survival skill in India, more important than any travel guide.' A third joked, 'The hand signal is the universal language here.' Several users shared personal experiences, with one saying, 'I did exactly the same thing in Delhi and survived to tell the tale.' Another remarked, 'In India, the traffic stops for you if you believe hard enough.' One more added, 'Honestly, this is more nerve-racking than skydiving.' Yet another comment read, 'This video brought back memories of my first trip to Jaipur. I was terrified at first but then it became fun.'
