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Headline: Ukrainians Plunge Into Icy Dnieper River For Orthodox Epiphany In Kyiv

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Ukrainians take part in traditional ice water plunges in the frozen Dnieper River during Orthodox Epiphany celebrations on January 6, 2026, in Kyiv, Ukraine. The ritual, observed annually, commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is believed by participants to bring spiritual cleansing and renewal in the new year.

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