Siberian people bathing in cold water in the middle of the sky

In the city of Krasnoyarsk in Siberia (Russia), the temperature can drop to -30 degrees Celsius in the winter, but still does not prevent people from going to the water to swim or snow.

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The Cryophile cold-water swimming club in Krasnoyarsk city has more than 300 members who do not hesitate to enter the country when the outdoor temperature drops below 0 degrees C.

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9-year-old girl Nastya Usachyova started with her mother before going to swim in the Yenisei River, Krasnoyarsk. She said: "At first I felt cold but I got used to it".

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Mr. Sashko, club president, celebrates his 68th birthday by going into the water.

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On his birthday, the temperature dropped to -26 degrees C.

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The sisters played in the snow before taking a bath at the Yenisei River.The whole family of the two girls joined the Cryophile Club.According to them, cold water helps improve the immune system and overall health.

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16-year-old girl Yulia Klimenkova has been a member of the Club since she was 4 years old.Friends praised Klimenkova's courage, but she knew they would never join her.

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Instead of playing volleyball, members excitedly throw snowballs.

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They greeted each other before preparing to go to the river.

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The club's headquarters is on the river bank.

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Inside, members can chat and relax between each swim.

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On Polar Bear Day, the club organizes flashmod dancing at Royev Ruchey zoo and pours cold water on the members' heads.In the photo, a father poured water on his daughter.

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Mr. Sashko took a cold shower to celebrate the Polar Bear Day in front of the club members and the people.

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Nikolai Bocharov, 77, discovered love with the subject of swimming in cold water while still in the army. He said: "My wife does not understand and does not share this hobby with me".

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Mr. Bocharov rubbed the snow on him. He said: "When I got out of the water, my whole body felt like a cow ant. I felt like I was going to fly."

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Many friends and relatives of the club members did not understand why they went swimming in the freezing weather.

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Vladimir Khokhlov, 71, said: "I can't live without a cold shower every day."