360 video: Epiphany bathing in a hole cut in the ice

Plunge with us into the icy water and look around.

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In Moscow on the night of Jan. 18-19 a traditional Epiphany bathing ceremony takes place at specially prepared sites. Orthodox Christians plunge into icy water in a hole made in the form of a cross and other shapes. Consider this tradition with us from all sides.

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