The Novosibirsk Government asked to refrain from baptismal bathing
Novosibirsk should refrain from Epiphany bathing, said vice-governor Sergey Semka. But the authorities did not prohibit the rites during restrictions on mass events. © Horoshenskiy.nso.ru “This year, taking into account the epidemiological situation and cold weather, we do not recommend residents of the region to take part in Epiphany bathing, especially people with weakened health, elderly citizens, children,” the regional government press service quotes the scheme.