Hassan: After taking consent from family and elders, a bride from Hassan got married to a Russian groom in one of the rare weddings in this part of the State.
Denis Kucherov, resident of St Petersburg in Russia tied the nuptial knot to Puneetha, employed as a software engineer in Ireland in the presence of family members and friends from both sides.
Puneetha, originally a resident of Bagewalu in Arasikere taluk of Hassan district fell in love with the Russian musician 8 years ago and their long time love culminated in marriage drawing appreciation from all quarters.
Russian Denis used to regularly visit India from the time he was of 17 years age and accidentally came in contact with Puneetha and both fell in love.