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Strong-willed

A large number of people: adults and children come annually in Epiphany from 18 to 19 January at the lake Semenovskoe in Murmansk. Only people with great Faith and strong Spirit can wait patiently for their turn in cold and then three times cross yourself and plunge into cold water with joy.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2020
Date Uploaded: 09.2022
Photo Location: Murmansk, Russia
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Alexander Stepanenko