Ignoring the freezing weather, the intrepid guys and girls partied to their heart's content.

The party and photo session were held under the auspices of the I'm Siberian project.

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

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

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

The revelers had to endure minus 20 degrees Celsius cold.

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

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

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.

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

The extreme photo session lasted for three hours.

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

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

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

The party's organizers also believe that such events can help teach young people the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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