Russians take icy dip to mark Epiphany

Описание: (19 Jan 2016) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY

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Moscow - 19 January 2016
1. Man immersing himself in water and crossing himself, then running out of the water shouting with excitement
2. Woman immersing herself in water
3. Man crossing himself and walking down steps into the ice hole
4. Man immersing himself in water
5. His friend counting (Russian) "Two, three!"
6. Man immersing himself in water
7. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Vitaly Brovchuk, Moscow resident:
"It's the first time in my life. The feeling is inexpressible! I will do it again!"
8. Man crossing himself and immersing himself in water
9. Wide of people standing outside the ice holes
10. Man immersing himself in water
11. Man taking photos with his smartphone
12. Woman stepping into the ice hole and immersing herself in water
13. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Roman Shipaev, Moscow resident:
"It's very healthy for the body. It improves blood circulation and strengthens the immunity so I would recommend this wonderful Russian tradition to everyone."
14. Woman getting into water crossing herself, dipping herself in the water then walking out
15. Young women in swimsuits running back from the bathing site, people walking past them
16. Various of people kite skiing on frozen river
STORYLINE:
Thousands of Russians took a dip in icy waters on Tuesday to celebrate Epiphany - a major holiday in Orthodox Christianity, marking the birth and baptism of Jesus.
Water blessed by a priest on Epiphany week, in Orthodox tradition, is considered holy and pure, while bathing is believed to have healing powers.
In Moscow, authorities set up 60 official bathing sites for believers, from open air pools to ice holes in ponds.
Temperatures in Moscow were minus 10 celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight.
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