Severe Cold Hits Chelyabinsk in Chilling Photo Essay

The streets of the metropolis have emptied, but life has not frozen solid.
Jan 31, 2026
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Delivery drivers are seen as superheroes for braving the extreme cold conditions.
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Natalia Laptsevich

Abnormal cold has set in in Chelyabinsk, as forecasters had warned. On Thursday afternoon, January 22, the thermometer dropped to -30 degrees Celsius (-22°F). Fortunately for those who were outside at that moment, there was no wind yet. The atmospheric collection of frosty moments was captured by 74.RU photographer Natalia Laptsevich.

Bus number 64 offers warmth despite reported service disruptions during the freeze.
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Natalia Laptsevich

Schoolchildren were allowed to stay home, yet some visit parks with vatrushka pastries.
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Natalia Laptsevich

The snow-covered alleys of Aloe Polye park remain largely deserted in the cold.
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Natalia Laptsevich

Residents hurry through the streets on essential errands despite the harsh frost.
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Natalia Laptsevich

Dressing warmly is crucial for anyone venturing outdoors in such temperatures.
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Natalia Laptsevich

The photograph vividly conveys the biting chill of the winter atmosphere.
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Natalia Laptsevich

Social gatherings provide a temporary escape from the freezing weather outside.
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Natalia Laptsevich

Outdoor workers have no choice but to labor in the cold any weather.
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Natalia Laptsevich

The conditions represent pure extreme weather for the city«s residents.
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Natalia Laptsevich

Winter transforms the landscape into a monochromatic scene of white and gray.
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Natalia Laptsevich

Vibrant colors can be spotted amidst the otherwise gloomy winter backdrop.
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Natalia Laptsevich

A subject appears all puffed up against the cold in the image.
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Natalia Laptsevich

A smile shines through despite the freezing temperatures captured on camera.
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Natalia Laptsevich

The winter scene reflects a widespread longing for the arrival of spring.
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Natalia Laptsevich

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