Russians Brave the Cold for Frozen Epiphany Swim

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Each year on Jan
19, Russians celebrate the holiday of the Epiphany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, by dipping into frigid
rivers, ponds and lakes across the country.According to tradition, one must dip below the water's surface three times to symbolize the Holy
videos of his icy dip as it has done in the past.Here's a look at some of the Russians who braved the cold this year: