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user-inactivated  ·  3285 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: #russiabynatives need you!

Thanks! I'm having a good time answering all the questions, and, hopefully, I'm providing enough of interesting informaton, so keep 'em coming!

Minus forty is a rare occurence in Western Siberia, but we do have at least a day or two of it during mid-winter. More often we have -30s and lower. It might sound terrifying, but once you're properly dressed and have spent a few days with wind all across your face, you'll be fine. In fact, you'll be welcome to come and try it on your own!