I am reminded of another Beatles song - I am the walrus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI-tkIXqHBw to listen to the song, with lyrics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_the_Walrus - to try and understand the meaning behind the strange lyrics.
Russian men, and women, are hardy characters (some may say foolhardy). In a normal Russian Winter they talk about four frosts. 19th January in the Russian Orthodox calendar is Sacred Epiphany, or the Baptising, and the time for the Epiphany Frost (крещенские морозы). Some Russians decide, every year at this time, to make holes in the ice on the nearest lake and drop in for a quick swim. They are known as моржи (walruses). They believe it is very beneficial for their health. I reserve judgement. Each to their own! All I have to say is: rather you than me Ivan!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI-tkIXqHBw to listen to the song, with lyrics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_the_Walrus - to try and understand the meaning behind the strange lyrics.
Russian men, and women, are hardy characters (some may say foolhardy). In a normal Russian Winter they talk about four frosts. 19th January in the Russian Orthodox calendar is Sacred Epiphany, or the Baptising, and the time for the Epiphany Frost (крещенские морозы). Some Russians decide, every year at this time, to make holes in the ice on the nearest lake and drop in for a quick swim. They are known as моржи (walruses). They believe it is very beneficial for their health. I reserve judgement. Each to their own! All I have to say is: rather you than me Ivan!
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