Traditional & Bit Crazy: Winter Activities of Russians
Traditional & Bit Crazy: Winter Activities of Russians
Sputnik Africa
"Nature has no bad weather," says a famous Soviet song. In fact, many Russians look forward to the onset of frost and snow, because winter offers many... 09.12.2023, Sputnik Africa
The physical and geographical conditions of the largest country in the world are quite diverse. While in the south of Russia the thermometer barely drops below zero degrees Celsius, in Yakutia (the Far East region) and Siberia, real frost rages: in the Yakut town of Oymyakon, considered one of the coldest cities in the world, the temperature once dropped to -71.2 degrees Celsius.However, the cold does not prevent the residents of Russia from relaxing and spending their time actively and cheerfully: Russians enjoy skating, skiing, tubing, etc. And some of them are even into quite extreme hobbies like snowkiting, winter windsurfing, and swimming in frozen rivers and reservoirs.Moreover, in winter, Russians celebrate one of the country's main holidays: New Year, and a blanket of white fluffy snow that sparkles under the light of lanterns in the evening creates a magical festive atmosphere.Take a look at Sputnik Africa's photo gallery to see how Russians enjoy winter season!
"Nature has no bad weather," says a famous Soviet song. In fact, many Russians look forward to the onset of frost and snow, because winter offers many opportunities for fun and entertainment.
The physical and geographical conditions of the largest country in the world are quite diverse. While in the south of Russia the thermometer barely drops below zero degrees Celsius, in Yakutia (the Far East region) and Siberia, real frost rages: in the Yakut town of Oymyakon, considered one of the coldest cities in the world, the temperature once dropped to -71.2 degrees Celsius.
However, the cold does not prevent the residents of Russia from relaxing and spending their time actively and cheerfully: Russians enjoy skating, skiing, tubing, etc. And some of them are even into quite extreme hobbies like snowkiting, winter windsurfing, and swimming in frozen rivers and reservoirs.
Moreover, in winter, Russians celebrate one of the country's main holidays: New Year, and a blanket of white fluffy snow that sparkles under the light of lanterns in the evening creates a magical festive atmosphere.
Take a look at Sputnik Africa's photo gallery to see how Russians enjoy winter season!
Members of the Skipper yacht club and their guests in carnival outfits are holding an event dedicated to the end of the 2023 yachting season and the upcoming New Year, on a cruising yacht in the waters of the Krasnoyarsk reservoir of the Yenisei River.
Members of the Skipper yacht club and their guests in carnival outfits are holding an event dedicated to the end of the 2023 yachting season and the upcoming New Year, on a cruising yacht in the waters of the Krasnoyarsk reservoir of the Yenisei River.
Participants of the Siberian Cup in snowkiting and winter windsurfing at the start of the race in the Marathon discipline on the ice of the Novosibirsk reservoir.
A participant in the Siberian Cup in snowkiting and winter windsurfing during a race in the Marathon discipline on the ice of the Novosibirsk reservoir.
![International exhibition-forum "Russia". Parade of the Snow Maidens at the main entrance arch. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0c/03/1063934668_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_b10cdd819ea0f5ff70edc43035f9e267.jpg "International exhibition-forum "Russia". Parade of the Snow Maidens at the main entrance arch.")
![Members of the winter swimming club "Dolphin" before a swim in the Yenisei River on the first calendar day of winter in Divnogorsk town. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0c/03/1063936237_0:0:3207:2048_600x0_80_0_1_fde08a35c42358bbb9fdf01656b8b207.jpg "Members of the winter swimming club "Dolphin" before a swim in the Yenisei River on the first calendar day of winter in Divnogorsk town.")
![Members of the winter swimming club "Dolphin" before a swim in the Yenisei River on the first calendar day of winter in Divnogorsk town. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0c/03/1063936433_0:0:2925:2048_600x0_80_0_1_5d6a698b56eba9537f6fe83fcc27deed.jpg "Members of the winter swimming club "Dolphin" before a swim in the Yenisei River on the first calendar day of winter in Divnogorsk town.")
