A video of Polina Agrawal, a Russian woman residing in Gurugram, expressing her heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Army has gone viral on social media. In the video, she praises the Indian soldiers for their unwavering dedication and bravery in protecting the nation, which allows citizens to sleep peacefully at night.
Agrawal, who is married to an Indian man and identifies as "Russian Bania," shared the video on Instagram, where she has nearly 93,000 followers. The video has garnered over 149,000 views and 15,000 likes, sparking widespread appreciation online.
In the video, Agrawal recounts a conversation with her grandmother in Russia, who, after seeing news reports, urged her to return home. Agrawal responded by saying that her home is currently in Gurgaon, India. She then lauds the Indian military for its advanced weaponry and air defense systems, some of which have been provided by Russia. She emphasizes the military's strength in countering threats from drones, jets, and other aircraft.
Agrawal also praises the selfless spirit and immense dedication of Indian soldiers. She notes that they risk their lives so that others can live in peace, often without even noticing the sacrifices being made. "Indian soldiers have such immense dedication and such big hearts so we can sleep peacefully at night," Agrawal said. "They risk their lives so we live whatever lives we were living before. And, we do not even notice there is anything going on".
Agrawal concludes her message by expressing her deep gratitude to the Indian soldiers for their dedication, which allows her to call India her peaceful home. "I am so deeply grateful to them. I am so deeply grateful to them for their dedication. And, I am so deeply grateful to them that I can call India my peaceful home," she stated. The video's caption reads, "Really grateful to all Indian soldiers who protect us and help us sleep peacefully at night!".
The video has resonated with many social media users, who have expressed their appreciation for Agrawal's sentiments and the Indian Army's service. One user commented, "Beautifully said! Truly grateful for the dedication and bravery of our soldiers who protect us every day. Their sacrifice, along with the strength of our defence systems like the S-400 and Akash, deserves our utmost respect — salute to our brave soldiers". Another user wrote, "What a beautiful and powerful message. Salute to our soldiers, and thank you, Polina, for recognising the strength and sacrifice that safeguard our peace".
Agrawal's video has surfaced amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, adding another layer of significance to her message of gratitude and solidarity. Some users have also pointed out the historical friendship between Russia and India, with one commenting, "Russia has always been a great friend to us. Thank you for the military aid — rest assured, as a Russian, you have saved many lives".
The video serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers to ensure the safety and security of the nation and highlights the appreciation felt by many, including those from other countries, who have made India their home.
