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!