Russian President Vladimir Putin braved the freezing Russian weather and took a dip in ice cold water to celebrate the ritual marking the baptism of Jesus. Many other Russians followed suit, submerging themselves in lakes and rivers in a widely-observed ritual normally taking place on January 18 and 19 that last year saw two million people take the plunge. The video of Putin walking in a sheepskin coat and knee high felt boots on ice and then taking a dip in the ice cold water wearing nothing by swimming trunks is going viral on social media. Watch this video to know more.
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