Ignoring the freezing weather, the intrepid guys and girls partied to their heart's content.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianThe party and photo session were held under the auspices of the I'm Siberian project.

The party and photo session were held under the auspices of the I'm Siberian project.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianThe revelers had to endure minus 20 degrees Celsius cold.

The revelers had to endure minus 20 degrees Celsius cold.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianAccording to the event's organizers, they wanted to show Russians that winter vacation at home is much better than at some tropical resort overseas.

According to the event's organizers, they wanted to show Russians that winter vacation at home is much better than at some tropical resort overseas.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianThe extreme photo session lasted for three hours.

The extreme photo session lasted for three hours.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianThe party's organizers also believe that such events can help teach young people the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

The party's organizers also believe that such events can help teach young people the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
© Photo : Bato Budaev/I'm SiberianSwimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.

Swimwear-clad snowboarders party on the shores of Lake Baikal in winter.