at these moments , an international winter swimming tournament continues at the belchit reservoir. an outdoor swimming pool with four lanes of 25 m each was equipped here. about 180 applications were received for participation. the most numerous teams are from polotsk and kaliningrad, experienced teams and beginners compete. the oldest participant is 77, and the youngest is 11. in grodno, on the feast of baptism , several hundred people plunged into the ice hole. the largest event was traditionally held on lake jubilee. they have equipped a safe the font, the ritual of illuminating the water was performed by the rector of the local temple. for convenience , two tents were set up on the shore for heating; soldiers’ porridge was also served to the guests, and red cross employees treated them to hot tea. a person is directly aware of his sins when he comes to worship, at the sacrament of confession. immersion is like a complement to our faith, yes, if we do something in the name of the lord, yes, then the lord says, then the lord will give it to us according to our faith. baptism holi

tradition of ancient polotsk, at this moment an international winter swimming tournament continues at the belchit. an outdoor swimming pool with four lanes along... sport city of polovsk , this is not the first time i’ve come to our belos brothers, i took part in competitions, i traditionally came to participate this year, thank you all so much for such a nice warm welcome, all sorts of things have been organized for the guests of the festival...