Every year people across Russia bath in the ice-cold rivers and ponds over the night of January 18-19, braving the freezing winter temperatures to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany, the baptism of Jesus. Check out these photos from different parts of the country that would steal away the very warmth of your blood.
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