Several fonts will be installed in Krasnoyarsk for Epiphany

Despite the fact that on the Orthodox holiday of the Epiphany in Krasnoyarsk frosts of −40 °C will be established, the authoritiesThey decided to equip several baths in the city. Mayor Sergei Vereshchagin announced this.

It is planned that there will be four fonts:

• on the Yenisei embankment in the area of ​​the pedestrian crossing near Central Park (Dubrovinsky St., 45 “a”);
• at St. Nicholas Church behind Enthusiasts Square in the Kirovsky district (Kommunalnaya str., 26 “g”);
• at the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Solnechny (Svetlova St., 7), on the territory of the Rotor stadium;
• on the territory of the Holy Vvedensky Church in Berezovka (Tsentralnaya St., 11).

The baths in Krasnoyarsk will be open from 23:00 on January 18 to 20:00 on January 19, and in Berezovka – from 11:00 to 16:00 on January 19. Provided everywhere places for changing clothes and heating.

“January 19th is the peak frost day. However, for many, the ritual of ablution is an important tradition, and the weather is a secondary issue. Therefore, we will prepare special places. Safe, heated. The sites will be guarded, with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and doctors on duty,” said the head of the city. — I ask those who come to be attentive to the requests of the police officers. And most importantly, do not swim in wild places and take care of your health.”

The mayor's office warned that swimming in the wrong place is an administrative offense and entails a fine of 500 to 3,000 rubles.

Krasnoyarsk residents were also reminded that staying in cold water should not exceed 1 minute. It is strictly forbidden to dive into the font while intoxicated and leave children unattended near it. In addition, admission inside the security perimeter provides for a ban on bringing items prohibited for circulation on the territory of the Russian Federation, sharp objects and alcoholic beverages.

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