Video. Russians plunge into freezing water to celebrate Epiphany
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Video. It's one of the oldest holidays on the Christian calendar and a major celebration in the predominantly Orthodox country.
Think it's cold here? Russians take -40C ice baths as big freeze grips globe
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People plunge into icy water in Kyiv to mark Epiphany (PHOTOS)
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Video. Russians plunge into freezing water to celebrate Epiphany
Swimmers brave icy waters for Orthodox Epiphany in Russia - video Dailymotion
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In pictures: Russian Christians plunge into icy water to mark Epiphany
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Fleeting Wonders: Russian Orthodox Christians Take the Epiphany Plunge - Atlas Obscura
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A tradition of plunging in an icy river persists in Ukraine, despite the war : The Picture Show : NPR
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Russians take traditional Epiphany dips in freezing waters
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Russians celebrate Epiphany by diving into freezing waters
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Russian Orthodox Christians plunge into icy rivers and lakes to celebrate the Epiphany
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Russia's trend for dipping children in frozen rivers - BBC News
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Orthodox Christians plunge into freezing lakes and ice baths in 'cleansing' ritual to celebrate Epiphany – The Sun
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Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany by taking a dip in icy water
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Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany by jumping into ice cold water – New York Daily News
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People plunge into ice cold water to celebrate Epiphany around the world