Why it's cool to surf in Russia during winter

Russian winter surfing fan Konstantin Sankov, 30, walks in the icy waters of the Gulf of Finland in the village of Lipovo outside Saint Petersburg. Photo: OLGA MALTSEVA / AFP)

Russian winter surfing fan Konstantin Sankov, 30, walks in the icy waters of the Gulf of Finland in the village of Lipovo outside Saint Petersburg.

The temperature is below zero, the wind is howling and the beach is covered with snow – perfect conditions for Russian surfing fanatics to wax their boards, don wetsuits and catch waves.