Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians

Thousands of Russians celebrating Epiphany, a Orthodox Christian feast day by bathing in icy waters, have had to cancel traditional ceremonies due to warm winter temperatures. Some regions have canceled events due to thin ice, while others continue despite concerns like oil spills and rising temperatures. Officials are creating alternative sites for the ritual, as meteorologists warn of increasing weather extremes in the future.

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