(19 Jan 2005)
1. Wide shot people preparing pool in shape of cross
2. Mid shot people clearing out ice
3. Close-up water, pan up banner showing image of Christ and Orthodox Cross
4. Mid shot people undressing
5. Wide shot participants preparing themselves
6. Mid shot spectators
7. Wide shot people jumping into river
8. Mid shot small girl being helped to swim
9. Wide shot spectators clapping
10. Close-up woman swimming
11. Wide shot men jumping into pool
12. Wide shot cross and people swimming
13. Mid shot woman swimmer raising arms
14. Wide shot people drying themselves
15. Wide shot swimmers walking away
STORYLINE:
Russian Orthodox Christians held their traditional Epiphany baptism ceremony in Moscow on Wednesday.
Braving freezing temperatures and thick snow, the swimmers plunged into an icy pool, cut in the shape of the cross.
The ceremony commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the River Jordan.
Swimming in icy rivers is a long-observed Russian tradition, and those who brave it are nicknamed "walruses".
Keyword - Wacky

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