Winter fishermen enjoy the minus 25 degrees on the river Ural

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Winter fishing is a popular pastime in throughout the former Soviet Union and in Kazakhstan. whilst it is usually seen as an economic addition to the larder it is clear most men enjoy a day out on the ice with their friends. Most have modern, thermal clothing to cope with the minus 25 degrees and a small bottle of Vodka, nicely chilled, to keep the cold at bay.

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Size: 3354px × 5050px
Location: Atyrau, in Western Kazakhstan
Photo credit: © Robert Kerr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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