Moscow Russia, 18-19/01/2012.
Some 70,000 Muscovites celebrate the Orthodox Epiphany holiday by diving into the city’s frozen lakes and rivers. Russian priests bless the waters and the faithful believe that by immersing themselves in the holy water they will wash away their sins for the year.

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  • “Epic levels money laundering, illicit arms deals, fraud, counterfeiting & govt corruption”. Russia, obviously. Er, no: UK. @PrivateEyeNews
  • Was at few Conservative Party conferences back in Glorious Days Of Maggie. Can definitely confirm #swiveleyedloons description. #swivelgate
  • Welcome to yr @easyJet flight to #Moscow. Today’s inflight entertainment features Russian police boarding plane to arrest smoker in toilet.
  • Welcome 2 @easyJet #Moscow. Inflight entertain is English-speak crew giving emergency instruct 2 Russian-speak exit row punter. #blankstare
  • Welcome to your @easyJet flight to #Moscow. Today’s preflight entertainment is Russians trying to get 4 bags thru gate on 1 bag allowance.

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