China News Service, January 20. According to the Russian Satellite Network, the Russian Orthodox Church will usher in Epiphany on January 19.
On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Moscow Oblast, immersing his body in ice water three times to complete the bathing ceremony.
The picture shows Russian President Putin walking into ice water.
Image source: screenshots of Russian satellite network video.
According to reports, the Russian Orthodox Church will usher in Epiphany on January 19.
Some Russians will dig into the water on this day.
The video from the Russian satellite network shows that Putin entered the ice water, dipped in the ice water three times as usual.
The picture shows Russian President Putin in ice water.
Image source: screenshots of Russian satellite network video.
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Putin has always participated in the Epiphany bathing, which is his tradition, and "he does not betray tradition."