Chelyabinsk Hits -30°C: A Photo Report
Temperatures dropped to minus 30 degrees Celsius (-22°F). The city streets emptied, but life did not come to a halt.
Jan 31, 2026 0
Delivery service workers continue their duties despite the extreme cold.
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An abnormally cold spell has settled in Chelyabinsk, which meteorologists had previously reported.
Bus route 64 offered little refuge as passengers reported service issues.
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On the afternoon of Thursday, 22 January, the air cooled to -30 degrees Celsius (-22°F). The lack of wind slightly mitigates the frost«s impact.
School closures due to cold saw children sledding in parks instead.
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Photographer Natalya Laptsevich captured various scenes of city life on camera during these frosty days.
The snow-covered paths of Aloe Pole Park were largely deserted.
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Those out on errands moved quickly through the frigid streets.
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Residents layered up with warm clothing before heading outside.
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The image captures the deeply chilling mood of the city.
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Facing the cold together makes it more tolerable for people.
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Jobs requiring outdoor work continue regardless of the temperature.
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Venturing outside in such deep cold is an extreme act.
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Winter often renders the urban landscape in monochrome tones.
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Pops of color break through the dominant white and gray.
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Birds appear fluffed up as they attempt to conserve heat.
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Some faces still manage smiles despite the biting cold.
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Many citizens are already longing for the arrival of spring.
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