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Watch: Russian woman in Bengaluru gives 40-year-old nanny her first-ever birthday cake
The Russian woman, Yana, shared that her nanny, Savitha, has been with her for two years.
A heartwarming viral video has touched hearts online after showing an employer celebrating her nanny’s birthday in a deeply meaningful way. Upon receiving her very first birthday cake decorated for her fortieth year, the domestic helper immediately broke down into tears. Overcome with emotion, she wiped her happy tears while embracing her employer in a tight hug. The touching gesture sparked an outpouring of admiration across social media, with viewers praising the kind interaction and emphasising how small, thoughtful acts of kindness can make people feel truly valued.
The beautiful exchange was shared by Russia-born Yana on her Instagram page called “yana.in.india”.
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The video opens with Yana decorating a cake with birthday candles, showing 40. Within a few seconds, the bell rings and her daughter opens the door.
Yana then walks up to the door with the cake in her hand and says happy birthday to her nanny, Savitha. Instantly, she becomes emotional and gives Yana a warm hug.
What follows is extremely heartwarming to watch. Wiping her happy tears with her dupatta, Savitha blows out the candles. She again hugs Yana and her daughter with happiness painted across her face.
The Russian woman, who now lives in Bengaluru, told Hindustantimes.com that Savitha has been working for her for nearly two years.
Take a look at the sweet moment:
How did social media react?
An individual wrote, “No one ever did this for her... this might be the first time she felt seen and appreciated. Thank you for doing that. God, I really needed a good cry. God bless you and your family.”
Another commented, “You did such a great thing, and honestly, I am in tears right now. We should all learn from you!” A third expressed, “Videos like these make me want to believe that the universe is filled with more and more good people.”
A fourth wrote, “That really touched me too - those happy tears say everything. God bless people who choose kindness when they could easily choose power. The world needs more of that.” There were many who reacted to the video with heart emoticons.
Talking about how Savitha reacted to the surprise, Yana told Hindustantimes.com, “She is happy to be with us.” She also added a line about her life in India, explaining, “My daughter was born here, India is our heart.”
