A group in wetsuits took the plunge and went swimming in Lake Baikal's icy waters - the largest freshwater lake in the world.

During the colder months, the lake's surface freezes over, creating a stunning unique landscape of ice formations known as the "Sea of Ice Needles."

In a video by @egor_lesnoy, these brave swimmers navigate the icy waters. The group decided to picnic in the middle of the lake, using the ice as utensils.

This video was filmed on March 31.

Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake in the world, located in Siberia, Russia. During the colder months, the lake's surface freezes over, creating a stunning landscape of ice formations. One of the most unique and fascinating formations is the "Sea of Ice Needles." These long, thin ice structures protrude upward like needles and are formed when waves break up the thin surface ice, and water splashes up and freezes into these unique shapes.

On March 31, 2023, a group of people in wetsuits took the plunge and went swimming in Lake Baikal's icy waters. In a video captured by @egor_lesnoy, the thrill of the chill can be felt as these brave swimmers navigate the icy waters and the Sea of Ice Needles.

But this wasn't just any swim - the group decided to take it a step further and have a picnic in the middle of the lake, using the ice instead of utensils. It's a unique experience that only a few have dared to try, but the breathtaking beauty of Lake Baikal's frozen landscape is worth it.