On the agenda - the safety of Epiphany bathing!

      Employees of the State Inspectorate for Small Vessels of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, rescuers, and divers are checking the readiness of officially equipped Epiphany bathing sites. A total of 65 baptismal sites will be opened for mass immersions in the Nizhny Novgorod region, 6 of which are in Nizhny Novgorod. Let us remind you that, based on current legislation, the organization of safe bathing for the population during the religious holiday of the Epiphany is the responsibility of local government bodies. Local government bodies must take care in advance of all measures to ensure the safety of people at water bodies, protecting the life and health of the population.

      Only bathe in equipped places where the bottom of the bathing area has been surveyed, and the descent to the hole is equipped with approaches and ladders into the water. Medical personnel and rescuers are on site to provide assistance if necessary.

      Remember! In organized bathing areas, the following is prohibited:

      - driving vehicles onto the ice;

      - mass gatherings on the ice when its thickness is less than 12 cm.

      All bathers should objectively assess their physical capabilities, be aware of medical indications, and follow the recommendations of rescuers and State Inspectorate for Small Vessels inspectors in bathing areas!

      More news about the event:

      On the night of January 18 to 19, Orthodox believers celebrate the Epiphany. It is important to follow simple safety rules:

      You should only bathe in specially equipped places where rescuers are on duty. 12:27 18.01.2026 GTRK Nizhny Novgorod - Nizhny Novgorod

      On the agenda - the safety of Epiphany bathing!

      Employees of the State Inspectorate for Small Vessels of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, rescuers, and divers are checking the readiness of officially equipped Epiphany bathing sites. 11:15 18.01.2026 Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Nizhny Novgorod Region - Nizhny Novgorod

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      In the Rostov region, more than 23,500 people participated in ritual bathing.

      Rostov region, January 19, 2026, DON24.RU. More than 23,500 people participated in ritual bathing in the Rostov region. 19:31 19.01.2026 Don24.Ru - Rostov-on-Don

      More than 23,500 residents of the Don participated in ritual bathing.

      More than 23,500 residents of the Don participated in ritual bathing, and the events took place without serious incidents. 17:38 19.01.2026 Administration of the Rostov Region - Rostov-on-Don

      Two and a half thousand residents of Kursk immersed themselves in the hole.

      About 11,500 people visited the Epiphany bathing sites. Rescuers reported that the Epiphany night passed without incidents. 15:34 19.01.2026 Vkurske.Com - Kursk

      Rescuers in the Leningrad region ensure safety at Epiphany bathing sites.

      Residents of Leningrad are urged to immerse themselves only in official places. On the eve of Epiphany and on the day of the holiday, rescue units in the Leningrad region are on duty around the clock at specially equipped bathing sites. 15:34 19.01.2026 Online47.Ru - Leningrad Region

      More than 2,000 people immersed themselves in Epiphany bathing sites in the Novgorod region.

      16 places for Epiphany bathing were organized in the Novgorod region. More than 170 rescuers, police officers, and medical personnel monitored safety. In Pestovo, the bathing sites were decorated with garlands. 12:55 19.01.2026 Novgorodskie Vedomosti - Veliky Novgorod

      In Obninsk, the results of the Epiphany bathing were summarized.

      Traditional Epiphany bathing took place in the science city. On the night of January 18 to 19, two specially equipped sites were organized for residents and guests of the city: at Belkinskie ponds and on the Protva River. 11:06 19.01.2026 City Administration - Obninsk

      In Volokolamsk, the most massive place for Epiphany bathing was prepared.

      In Volokolamsk, a baptismal site was prepared near the Joseph-Volotsky Monastery. Photo: Media Bank of the Moscow Region / Dmitry Bedenko. The preparation of the baptismal site near the walls of the Joseph-Volotsky Monastery has been completed. 10:30 19.01.2026 Regions.Ru - Volokolamsk

      Volgograd rescuers will be on duty during the period of Epiphany bathing.

      In the Volgograd region, about 700 personnel and 170 units of equipment from the regional grouping of forces and means will be involved to ensure safety during the celebration of the Epiphany. 10:15 19.01.2026 Don Newspaper - Ilovlya

      Rescuers ensured the safety of Epiphany bathing in the Shchyokin district.

      Photo: Tula Region Fire Service. Employees of the regional search and rescue service ensured safety during the Epiphany bathing in the village of Pervomaysky in the Shchyokin district last weekend. 10:14 19.01.2026 Tula News Agency - Tula

      On the eve of the Epiphany, divers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in Sevastopol surveyed the bottom.

      For the safety of believers. On the eve of the Epiphany, divers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in Sevastopol are surveying the bottom in places of upcoming bathing. 10:00 19.01.2026 NIA Sevastopol - Sevastopol

      Epiphany bathing in the Jewish Autonomous Region is taking place without incidents. The ritual immersion is performed by believers under the supervision of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia.

      In two officially opened places for Epiphany immersions, rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, specialists from the State Inspectorate for Small Vessels, police officers, and emergency medical personnel are on duty. 17:42 19.01.2026 Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia - Birobidzhan

      How to safely immerse yourself in the Epiphany bathing site.

      Special attention is paid to places equipped for Epiphany bathing, and specialists reminded residents of the rules for safe behavior at water bodies during the winter period. 09:40 19.01.2026 Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia - Melitopol

      An Epiphany bathing site was equipped near the chapel of St. George the Victorious.

      A bathing site for Epiphany bathing was prepared on the Pakhra River in Domodedovo. Photo: Media Bank of the Moscow Region / Eduard Stratonov. Author: Natalia Griboedova. The Epiphany bathing site was equipped behind the chapel of St. George the Victorious and St. Demetrius of Thessalonica. 09:23 19.01.2026 Regions.Ru - Domodedovo

      Events at Epiphany bathing sites in the Khabarovsk Territory are taking place without incidents.

      In different areas of the region, 23 places with bathing sites have been organized. AmurMedia, January 19. 16:17 19.01.2026 AmurMedia.Ru - Khabarovsk

      Residents of Rostov were informed about the rules for Epiphany bathing.

      Specialists urge to bathe only in equipped areas, to refrain from alcohol, and to pay special attention to health conditions. 08:52 19.01.2026 DonDay.Ru - Rostov-on-Don

      The cold did not prevent residents of Khakassia from immersing themselves in the bathing site.

      Twelve places were equipped for Epiphany bathing in the republic. One of the most popular is in the Abakan recreation area. 13:41 19.01.2026 Republican Television Network - Abakan

      Events at Epiphany bathing sites in the Khabarovsk Territory are taking place without incidents.

      Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia and other emergency services are on duty at the sites of Epiphany immersions. 15:22 19.01.2026 Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Khabarovsk Territory - Khabarovsk

      In Orenburg, no incidents were recorded during Epiphany bathing.

      Epiphany bathing in Orenburg took place without incidents. Emergency services and rescuers were on duty throughout the region to ensure safety during the immersions. 09:09 19.01.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Orenburg

      Volgograd rescuers will be on duty during the period of Epiphany bathing.

      In the Volgograd region, about 700 personnel and 170 units of equipment from the regional grouping of forces and means will be involved to ensure safety during the celebration of the Epiphany. 04:20 19.01.2026 Ahtuba34.Ru - Volzhsky

      About 7,000 employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia will be on duty at the Epiphany bathing sites