Baptism of Ice for the Epiphany, in Photos While most of us prefer to stay warm in the winter, every year on Jan. 19 brave Russians mark the day with an icy plunge, celebrating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Here’s a look at today’s baptism of ice! Jan 19, 2019 - 11:27 am Representing the baptism of Jesus, a cross is dipped into the water. Moskva News Agency Safety and security on standby as men line up to take the plunge. Moskva News Agency While some strip themselves down, others remain dressed. Moskva News Agency A girl is helped out of the freezing water. Moskva News Agency For many Russians, the event has become an annual ritual. Moskva News Agency While many take the plunge, others prefer to stay warm and observe. Moskva News Agency Till today, the ritual maintains its religious significance. Moskva News Agency Fire to fight the ice after a dip in the freezing water! Moskva News Agency More image galleries In Photos: Promoting a ‘Multipolar’ World at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Once dubbed the “Russian Davos,” the forum now reflects Moscow’s post-2022 pivot towards Asia and Africa, amid its isolation from the West. 1 Min read In Photos: Russia's Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha Millions of believers across the country joined in celebrations of one of the two main festivals in Islam. 1 Min read On This Day in 1995, a Devastating Earthquake Struck Sakhalin The 7.1-magnitude earthquake wiped out the oil-producing town of Neftegorsk. 1 Min read In Photos: Wildfires Tear Across Russia's Far East States of emergency have been declared in the republic of Buryatia and the Zabaikalsky region as wildfires blaze across the regions. 1 Min read
Baptism of Ice for the Epiphany, in Photos While most of us prefer to stay warm in the winter, every year on Jan. 19 brave Russians mark the day with an icy plunge, celebrating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Here’s a look at today’s baptism of ice! Jan 19, 2019 - 11:27 am Representing the baptism of Jesus, a cross is dipped into the water. Moskva News Agency Safety and security on standby as men line up to take the plunge. Moskva News Agency While some strip themselves down, others remain dressed. Moskva News Agency A girl is helped out of the freezing water. Moskva News Agency For many Russians, the event has become an annual ritual. Moskva News Agency While many take the plunge, others prefer to stay warm and observe. Moskva News Agency Till today, the ritual maintains its religious significance. Moskva News Agency Fire to fight the ice after a dip in the freezing water! Moskva News Agency
