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.
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.
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".
Mr. Sashko, club president, celebrates his 68th birthday by going into the water.
On his birthday, the temperature dropped to -26 degrees C.
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.
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.
Instead of playing volleyball, members excitedly throw snowballs.
They greeted each other before preparing to go to the river.
The club's headquarters is on the river bank.
Inside, members can chat and relax between each swim.
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.
Mr. Sashko took a cold shower to celebrate the Polar Bear Day in front of the club members and the people.
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".
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."
Many friends and relatives of the club members did not understand why they went swimming in the freezing weather.
Vladimir Khokhlov, 71, said: "I can't live without a cold shower every day."
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