Russia's Putin immersed himself in sub-zero waters to mark Orthodox Epiphany - Kremlin
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday morning immersed himself in sub zero waters.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday morning immersed himself in sub zero waters to celebrate Orthodox Epiphany by clambering through a hole in the ice, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Mr. Peskov did not specify where Mr. Putin, 71, had carried out what is an annual ritual for some Russian Orthodox believers.
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