However, local emergency services in some regions cancelled events, citing the hazardous conditions due to thin ice, making it unsafe for worshippers to bathe.
Temperatures across Russia have risen significantly due to global warming, leading to thaws in major cities like St. Petersburg and Moscow, disrupting traditional winter rituals.
Emergency services have created alternative sites for bathers to ensure safety, addressing the increased risks posed by warmer winter temperatures.
As one believer noted, 'Everything in Moscow had melted,' reflecting the challenges faced by participants in maintaining traditional practices amid climate changes.
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