Siberian enthusiasts open winter swimming season

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1 年前

STORY: These cold-water swimming enthusiasts in Siberia call themselves the ‘walruses’

Location: Omsk, Russia

They marked the start of the winter season in the city of Omsk

by plunging into the icy waters of the Irtysh River

Many believe it’s the best way to stay healthy during freezing Siberian winters

[Sergei / Cold water swimmer]

"It feels better getting out than to getting in. When I'm in the water, I don't really feel if I'm cold or hot. I feel skin pinching but don’t really feel cold. It's incomprehensible sensation."

Average temperatures here in December sit around minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit