Overview
- Saratov region forecasts overnight lows of −25 to −32 C and has prepared 39 equipped bathing sites with about 447 personnel from GIMS, rescue services, police and medical teams, plus warming and changing points.
- In Saratov city, two immersion locations are set, including the Pokoriteley Volgi beach and a spring near the Church of St. Archangel Michael in Mikhaylovka.
- Smolensk region will open 33 official sites as temperatures could reach −24 C, with two locations in the city and blessing ceremonies beginning at 22:00 local time.
- Bryansk region expects down to −25 C with 45 planned sites across 23 municipalities, with no mass bathing venues inside Bryansk city and potential adjustments based on conditions.
- Authorities report temperatures in Smolensk running 7–10 C below normal and issue cold-weather safety advisories for Epiphany night.