Facts About Russia You Never Knew Until Now

Published on September 23, 2019 By Jason Albert

Ice Swimming

You might be brave, but are you brave enough to jump into -22 degree water? Well, for more than 100 years it has been a tradition for Russians to jump into waters that are well below freezing – but why?

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Apparently, it can help boost immune systems and improve health in the long term. A 76-year-old woman has claimed that it helps improve back pain and blood flow. Would you jump into freezing water if it helped with your back pain?