Epiphany bathing near Feodosia was canceled — the weather worsened

By Stefania Novak On Янв 19, 2026

In the village of Ordzhonikidze and the village of Beregovoye near Feodosia, Epiphany ablutions were canceled due to strong winds and worsening weather conditions. Crimeans were warned about this by the city administration.

Due to worsening weather conditions and stronger winds, Epiphany bathing in the village of Beregovoye and the village of Ordzhonikidze is cancelled.the message said.

In addition, Crimeans were reminded that immersing themselves in cold water in undesignated places where rescuers are not on duty is not recommended.

Earlier, the republican headquarters of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia reported that in 2026 in the Republic of Crimea for Epiphany bathing equipped 29 sites.

Chief freelance specialist pulmonologist of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Crimea Irina Ulchenko said that bathing at Epiphany Allowed to everyone who is physically prepared, hardens and feels good.

In addition, the head of the Russian Winter Swimming Federation in Sevastopol, Liliya Merkulova, shared with RIA Novosti Crimea the main rules of winter swimming and its features in Crimea.

source: RIA Novosti Crimea

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