[claytoaj]

Originally Posted by Grimlyfe ↗

The only thing worse than the kid calling for mama was the (I assume) husband wailing because there's absolutely nothing he can do to save her and she's probably still alive in that moment, depending on how long she can hold her breath for.

Ugh, yep. All of that. When they started to panic, and the kids started crying, that was bad enough but all I could think of was that in that moment she was still alive. She wasn't dead yet, but they had no way to get to her. Just awful.

[niknik]

People are stupid every where. But Russian people are right up their with Chinese people as the stupidest people on earth.

If any of you don't know the history, the true story of the short war between Russia and Japan, do yourself a favor and read about it. Particularly the Baltic Fleets escapades around the world to "surprise" Japan.

I wish they would make a movie. Zach Galifianakis would be perfect for one of the Russian captains. Basically picture a bunch of Zach Galifianakis and that's the Russian Navy. It was so full of unbelievable gaffs and boneheaded moves, if they did make the movie, nobody would ever think it's a true story unless you told them.

[pervM]

Originally Posted by foxfantastic ↗

Okay, this video confirmed why Russians are just fucking weird . Theres snow on the ground and these people are dressed like they're in fucking Miami or something.

Epiphany bathing, huh? Well I hope this little experience makes them realize that Mom here drowned and died in the name of something that doesnt exist , otherwise she would have magically levitatated to the surface .

Ice swimming is fairly common in most of the arctic circle. Popular with tourists in nordic countries too. You don't go walking in the snow and swimming in a hole on the lake immediatly, you spend a good amount of time in a hot sauna first. When you come out, you don't even feel the cold. By the time it starts feeling cold, you get back in the sauna.

Jumping in "Avanto"-hole is not recommended though for multiple safety reasons:

1) You might accidentally slip under the ice as what happened here.
2) Sauna already saps persons strength, making your muscles feel relaxed but lowering muscle coordination as a result.
3) The water causes a bit of a cold shock for the first 2 seconds. Usually harmless but can cause a short muscle paralysis with some people.

Other problem in the video is that the hole is super-narrow. It should be way wider precisely to prevent stuff like this from happening. And judging from the text the hole is carved in a busy river with presumably strong undercurrents, instead of a calm lake.

Its not as extreme a practice as it looks. The woman did a stupid stunt, equal to trying to jump and do a somersault in a wet and slippery bathroom.

[zaphod6503]

Originally Posted by monkuar ↗

but why...

She wanted to experience an epithany. Unfortunately her meeting with God was brought forward.

[lunikov]

R.I.P Orthodox sister

[reddeadcolt45]

Stupid is as stupid does. And she procreated

[SCARLETXXXTREME]

Originally Posted by DiamondSmiles ↗

What is a Petersburger

Peter took some steak mince, mixed the meat with onions, shaped them into balls, flattened them, and fried them. When they were cooked, he placed them in buns and ate them. Petersburgers became an overnight sensation.

[sharpypointy]

You know that in that moment the husband suddenly realized what happened and that he can’t save her. She’s somewhere under the ice trying to get free terrified in the dark and he just witnessed his life changing in half a second.

Truly invigorating!

[certifiablysicknocap]

"Why do Russians swim in freezing water?"

Religious ice swimming

Every year on the Epiphany (19 January in Russia) Russian Orthodox believers are plunged into a blessed section of frozen water three times in remembrance of Jesus' baptism in the river Jordan by John the Baptist.Mar 2, 2021

[v1r]

Originally Posted by certifiablysicknocap ↗

"Why do Russians swim in freezing water?"

Religious ice swimming

Every year on the Epiphany (19 January in Russia) Russian Orthodox believers are plunged into a blessed section of frozen water three times in remembrance of Jesus' baptism in the river Jordan by John the Baptist.Mar 2, 2021

This is done in most northern countries, also where i'm from, Norway. Although it's not specifically for religious reasons, the video in question is definitely an Orthodox act. Thanks for the info.