Heavy snowstorms, Soviet edition (PHOTOS)
Russia has always been famous for its snow and cold. However, due to climate change, some of the regions are facing less tough winters. But take a look at this series of photographs that Soviet photographer Yury Sadovnikov took on Sakhalin Island back in the 1960s that show just how heavy snowstorms could get in the USSR!
Winter in the city, Sakhalin Island
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Another winter day
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Parenthood, winter-style
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Women trying to protect their faces from a snowstorm
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Young man covered in snow
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Let it snow!
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Snowy women
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Life keeps going even when with heavy snow
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Carrying a New Year tree home
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
Snow isn’t a reason to postpone plans!
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
People enjoying a wInter walk
Yury Sadovnikov/MAMM/MDF
A typical city blizzard
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