Winter 2026 in Russia: Just look at the snowy, frosty cities! (PHOTOS)

This year, winter has been very snowy. But, it seems that even foreigners enjoyed it!

In Moscow, people have been literally sledding or simply sliding down huge snowdrifts.

Until the end of winter, a New Year's fair and the GUM skating rink are open to the general public on the Red Square in Moscow.

Meanwhile, Moscow's river trams, like icebreakers, operate in any weather!

A particularly large amount of snow fell in Kamchatka. Memes and AI fantasies about the enormous snowdrifts flooded the internet. And the main pastime for locals was… digging out their cars!

However, those who couldn't dig theirs out had to go to extremes to get to their destination! 

In Tomsk, the temperature dropped to a staggering -46°C (-51°F)… but, life went on, with people rushing to work and school as per usual.

Severe temperatures are no reason not to walk your pets! This pup loving this year’s snowy winter was spotted in Krasnoyarsk.

In Kazan, a brave Spitz visited a skating rink.

Meanwhile, the hardy residents of Novosibirsk fear no cold… They even say it's warmer in the water than in the air!

Ice fishing is a favorite pastime for men across the country. Pictured below are fishermen heading off to their fishing spots in Vladivostok.

Another popular pastime is cross-country skiing. It's especially favored by older generations.

And, in Suzdal, you can warm up at folk festivities and fairs.

Snow and sub-zero temperatures even hit Crimea! A rare phenomenon…