Russia’s Arctic Basks in the Snow for Summer ’19

In Moscow, residents are enjoying the start of a breezy summer with increasingly warm temperatures and picnics in the park. Nearly 2,900 kilometers northwest, residents of Norilsk — an industrial city above the Arctic Circle — are not quite as lucky. However, they’re not letting the lack of warm temperatures stop them from some serious summer vibes.

Here’s a look at how Norilsk spends the summer months:

Summer calls for shashlik, obviously. 

Outdoor activity abounds wherever you may be. 

A casual stroll through the park on a warm summer’s day. 

Rolling out a white carpet for sunshine days and summer vibes. 

Dance like it’s minus 6 degrees outside. 

“Be there soon, just stuck in some traffic.” 

Gotta love the colors of the season! 

Looks like Frosty has seen better days, however.