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In certain parts of Russia, the Russian winter is especially cold and snowy. Despite the weather, winter in January has an interesting polar bear club like tradition associated with it: that of jumping into the water during Epiphany. In addition, two severe winters historically worked in Russia's favor.... find out why!

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