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Minus 45?! God, I would LOVE to do this, to feel that kind of cold must be INCREDIBLE, but being in England I have never had the opportunity. I am jealous beyond belief, thanks for sharing and God bless.

Where ARE you? It looks fabulous, very Russian, but your message is in English and I can't recall it ever being like that here (in England). I've always dreamed of bathing in a place like that, and I'm more envious than I can put into words. Thanks a million for sharing it, and God bless.

Wow, what a fabulous place! In England I can only dream of being in an environment like yours and being free to swim the way you do. I don't know how fortunate you think you are, but to me you are the luckiest people on earth. Thanks for the video, and God bless.

Fabulous! Unlike one of your commentators I think you understand the meaning of the word 'wonderful' perfectly, and being English I am so jealous I could scream. Thanks for the video and God bless.

I don't know how cold it was, but you look incredibly calm about swimming there. Sweet video, thanks for sharing.

It's not scary, it's wonderful. And stop comparing! This is a young player who understands music intuitively, as you should do. It's a joy to see and hear, and that's all it needs to be. God bless Andreas, and all the best for a joyous life and career.

What about these two, eh? Fantastic quality, and an attitude to match.

Why harp on about censorship? Isn't the point that this woman can swim in below-zero arctic water and hold her breath for ten minutes at the same time? Two staggering achievements at once - doing it naked is just the icing (literally) on the cake. Don't moan at Youtube, just be stunned by Natalia...

It's as if he's pointing out my own personal stupidity, but don't so many musicians make the same basic error? 'Be real' - so obvious, so right, yet we try, try, try instead of just playing. Bill Evans represents everything I like about jazz rather than rock - no ego, no 'my music, my album, my c...

It looks amazing - where did you do this, and what were the water and air temperatures?

Where did you do this, and how cold was it?

@Akiekiesik Or go to

my website - tony-thorpe.co.uk - as I've written a couple of poems about

winter bathing that should prove I'm a fan. Love & peace, Tony Thorpe

The Who didn't always get it absolutely right, but when they did...this is one of the best tracks by anyone, ever. Love & peace, chaps.

Cherie, I don't understand - and yet I do. Challenging and beautiful - nakedness and ice-cold, alien yet perfect in ways most people would never 'get'. How did it feel, doing it? Thanks for posting.

If I may borrow what somewone once said to J S Bach: 'You're either an angle from heaven or you're Bill Evans'. Gorgeous.

I've done it myself - the nearest I ever got to real winter bathing, and it was paradise. Thanks for sharing and God bless.

I have always dreamed of doing something like that. You have my respect and admiration for staying in so long - it must be fantastic, and what a beautiful place!

My ultimate dream, to do something like this - the place is beautiful and the lady has all my respect and admiration. Fantastic. God bless.

@athiest83

And where, precisely, do you think 'gifts' and 'natural talent' come from, Sainsbury's? No preaching, just a suggestion that you think things through.