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Spring Starts with “Awakening”

Omsk, Green Island Park
Full Story: 30 photosQuick Impression: 15 photos
It’s important to warm up before the water procedures
These simple exercises are familiar to everyone from childhood
And now, a ten‑second countdown is announced!
“Awakening” is wet, fun, and almost perfectly synchronized
This is exactly how winter should be bid farewell in Siberia
Many participants want to keep going — and that’s perfectly fine
The water cleanses, strengthens, and gives you strength!
The mass event is done, but the winter swimmers are waiting for the final touch
Evgeny Zhitnov puts the finishing point: he’s been overseeing everything and is the last one to pour water over himself
The ice‑hole swims begin
Only the ice in the background reminds us it’s March, not summer
Numerous park visitors have come to watch the swims
The Omsk ice swimmers inspire and fill everyone with energy and a love for life
The club’s training sessions take place four times a week
You’re not born a winter swimmer — you become one, right here in Siberia!

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All photo stories: 30