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A warmly dressed visitor stands by a doorway overlooking a snowy street.

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Preparing for Your First Russian Winter

Warm boots, short days, and tea with lemon: what to expect when you spend your first winter in Russia.

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You will soon find yourself in Russia in winter, and you need to prepare well.

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, . You will soon find yourself in Russia in winter, and you need to prepare well. — . Winter will be cold — the temperature can drop to minus twenty degrees., , , , , . You will most likely buy a warm jacket, a wool sweater, a hat, gloves and winter boots., , — . Perhaps you will be surprised how long winter lasts — it will begin in November and can continue until April. , , — . You will see that people on the street walk quickly, almost without talking — they try not to freeze. , , . Most likely, you will try to warm yourself up with tea with lemon or jam, as many Russians do., , , . You might even go out of town for the weekend to go skiing or sledding. , , . Don't forget that in winter it gets dark early, and you should plan your day in advance.
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