Siberian enthusiasts open winter swimming season
STORY: These cold-water swimming enthusiasts in Siberia call themselves the ‘walruses’
Location: Omsk, Russia
They marked the start of the winter season in the city of Omsk
by plunging into the icy waters of the Irtysh River
Many believe it’s the best way to stay healthy during freezing Siberian winters
[Sergei / Cold water swimmer]
"It feels better getting out than to getting in. When I'm in the water, I don't really feel if I'm cold or hot. I feel skin pinching but don’t really feel cold. It's incomprehensible sensation."
Average temperatures here in December sit around minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit