Saturday18 January 2025
nbn.in.ua

For thrill-seekers: Here are the best spots in Kyiv to take a plunge into an ice hole.

Swimmers are urged not to participate in mass bathing on Epiphany.
Для любителей экстрима: где в Киеве можно окунуться в прорубь.

Bathing enthusiasts on Epiphany are urged to avoid mass gatherings

On Epiphany, January 6, medical personnel and rescuers will be on duty at Kyiv’s water bodies.

The press service of the Kyiv City State Administration published a list of locations where this duty will be organized:

  • Lake Verbne;
  • Obolon Island;
  • beaches "Dytyachyi," "Venice," "Central," "Telbin," "Troieshchyna," "Raidooha," "Puscha-Vodytsia," "Natalka," "Halleryny," "Veselka."

“KP 'Pleso' emphasizes that the capital's beaches and water bodies are regularly checked for compliance with sanitary standards. To minimize the risk of injuries, the company's divers have inspected the bottoms of the water bodies at all locations,” the Kyiv City State Administration reported.

At the same time, the city administration recommends that Kyiv residents and visitors refrain from participating in mass events and adhere to the restrictions in place during martial law. As for those who enjoy bathing on Epiphany, they are asked to follow safety rules.