17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Ice swimmer, Perm, Russia
In winter 2017/2018 I portrayed ice swimmers in Perm/Russia. In winter, the temperature in Perm drops to -30 ° C. Ice swimming is an old tradition in Russia. It is a kind of religion, belief in the purification of the soul and healing of the body through icy water.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 01.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
Photo Location: | Perm, Russia |
Copyright: | © Snezhana von Buedingen |