In Photos: Record-Breaking Cold Grips Moscow
Much of Russia has been invaded by a blast of bitter winter weather this week — in the country's northern regions, temperatures as low as minus 40 Celsius were recorded.
Moscow, too, is experiencing some of the decade's coldest weather, with temperatures plummeting to the low twenties.
Here is a closer look at how Muscovites are surviving the cold in true Russian fashion:
Moscow, too, is experiencing some of the decade's coldest weather, with temperatures plummeting to the low twenties.
Here is a closer look at how Muscovites are surviving the cold in true Russian fashion:
A weather warning was first issued for Moscow on Sunday.
Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP
In some parts of the capital, temperatures as low as minus 30 C were recorded.
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
These are the coldest temperatures registered in Russia's capital this winter season...
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
...and the coldest February temperatures seen in a decade.
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
Luckily, most Russians have unmatchable expertise in cold-weather fashions.
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
In the bitter cold, face masks have been repurposed as a face warming accessory.
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
Moscow's four-legged residents also need an extra layer to stay warm these days.
Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP
After a freezing week, the upcoming weekend is set to bring record snowfall to Russia's capital.
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
