In Zheleznovodsk, a record number of citizens plunged into the font

In Zheleznovodsk, more than 600 people plunged into the Baptismal font on Epiphany night. The mayor of the city, Yevgeny Bakulin, called such a record number of citizens.

"Such mass bathing has become a vivid testimony to the traditions and faith that unite residents and guests of the city on this important Orthodox holiday," the mayor wrote on his social networks.

The number of those who performed the ablution ritual was calculated by rescuers, writes IA StavropolMedia. Neither the frosty weather nor the icy water stopped those who wanted to.

2,000 portions of shuluma, a rich soup with large pieces of meat and vegetables, were distributed to those who came to the Epiphany bathing. According to Bakulin, the hearty dish was served hot.

The participants of the event were also offered a record amount of fragrant tea. The drink helped to warm up and create an atmosphere of comfort and unity, the head of the resort added.

Earlier, Izvestia wrote that every year from January 18 to January 19, scientists record anomalies in water around the world. It is believed that these changes reach their peak after midnight on Epiphany Eve due to the Earth's natural electromagnetic factors.

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