CrimeaPRESS reports:
This year, Epiphany bathing on the South Coast is planned in Yalta, Alupka, Gaspra, Gurzuf and Simeiz.
In Yalta, festive events will begin at 12. with the Procession of the Cross, which will take place from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to the Chapel of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia on the embankment, where after that a prayer service will take place. Then everyone will be able to take a bath in the waters of the Black Sea. A bright decoration of the celebration in the center of the embankment will be a concert program and musical accompaniment. And for everyone on this day (under favorable weather conditions) there will be a sporting event — «Health Run», which will take place along the route «Primorsky Park — Embankment». Start at 11.45 from the monument to M. Gorky. Gurzuf (on the Gurzufsky-7 beach), Gaspra (Rubicon beach), Simeiz and Alupka (Children’s Beach) are also preparing their events, the press service of the Yalta city administration reported.
And although Epiphany frosts are not expected on this day (in Yalta up to + 13), nevertheless, for the sake of safety and comfort, residents and guests of the city are strongly recommended to take part in swimming during the period from 12.00 before 16.00 when rescuers, paramedics and police officers are on duty.
source: Department of Information Policy of the Administration of the City of Yalta
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