"Epiphany Dip" CANCELLED: Thousands of Russians Not Able to Plunge Into Ice Water This Year

The Epiphany dip isn't taking place in all the Russian regions this year. It had to be canceled in some cities because of severe frosts.

The Epiphany dip isn't taking place in all the Russian regions this year. It had to be canceled in some cities because of severe frosts.

In Norilsk, the thermometer dropped to -50 degrees. The city was put on storm alert.

 

In Magadan, the Epiphany dip was also canceled. It was -40 degrees on that day. The ice in the city harbor was cracky. The rescue service announced that it was dangerous to step on it.