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Russian Winter

Dear little one,

Have you ever felt so cold outside that your fingers and toes get really numb and you just want to go back inside and drink something warm? Well, that's what it's like in Russia during the winter!

The Russian winter is a very, very cold time of the year when the temperature can drop so low that it makes everything freeze. That means the ground, the trees, and even the water turn into ice!

When it's wintertime in Russia, everyone has to bundle up in warm coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to stay warm. They also wear boots with a special fur lining inside to keep their feet cozy.

Sometimes, when it's really cold, people have to be careful not to spend too much time outside because the extreme temperature can be dangerous for their health. That's why it's important to stay warm and take breaks inside to warm up by the fireplace or drink something hot like tea or hot chocolate.

But even though it's very cold, the Russian winter can also be very beautiful. The snow-covered landscape looks like a magical fairy tale, and sometimes people even go outside to ice skate, sled, or have snowball fights!

So that's what the Russian winter is all about, my dear. It's a time to stay warm and enjoy the beauty of the snowy world outside!
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