A delightful video capturing a young Russian girl and her Indian best friend singing a classic Kannada children’s poem while cycling through the streets of Bengaluru has taken social media by storm.
The clip, originally shared on Instagram by the Russian girl’s mother, shows the two young girls joyfully riding their bicycles and singing “Bannada Hakki” (The Colourful Bird), a beloved Kannada rhyme that evokes nostalgia among generations in Karnataka.
The children have reportedly been close friends and classmates for more than three years, ever since the Russian family moved to India. Their bond and joyful interaction captured in the video have touched hearts across the internet.
“Three years in India. Girlfriends – classmates. Three years of friendship,” read the caption of the now-viral post, reflecting the warmth and deep connection between the two girls. The video also includes a series of photos chronicling their enduring friendship over the years.
Online, viewers couldn’t stop gushing over the heartwarming clip, celebrating it as a touching example of cross-cultural harmony and the simple, innocent way children connect beyond language and borders.
Netizens flooded the post with love, calling the friendship “adorable,” “refreshing,” and “a message of unity the world needs.” Many highlighted how such moments symbolize the beauty of diversity and inclusion in everyday life.
This simple act of cultural embrace through music and friendship has resonated widely—making the video not just viral, but unforgettable.