Russians enjoy the warmth of over 30 degrees and the icy water of the Volga

SAMARA – Sun of Sunday, with 33 degrees in the shade and the blue sky. For those in the tropics, only one thing comes to mind: the beach. And it is with an invitation to a swim in the Volga that Samara received Brazil on the eve of the encounter with Mexico in the Round of 32 World Cup. Three miles from the coast, Tite's commanders could only scan the five-kilometer beach of the city, almost all of them bathed, before heading to Arena Cosmos to train.

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The beach of the river, however, does not look very good in the face of the Brazilians and Mexicans already present in Samara. Accustomed to the clear waters of the Atlantic and Caribbean seas, the brownish color of the Volga may not have attracted them.

Evanildo and Rodrigo Rodrigues, father and son, had already known the Socchi beach – salt water and stones in the place of sand. They preferred to walk on the promenade, just above the beach, before going to Fan Fest.

The Bahians of Salvador were prepared for the heat. They had done research on the Russian summer and knew the possibility of high temperatures.

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– We prefer to visit the Museum of Cosmos and make other walks around the city. Beach we have too – said Dr. Evanildo Rodrigues.

Bahia has a beach, of course. But hardly a fresh water so cold. The plates, next to the lifeguard station, marked 30 degrees in the air and 19 degrees in the water. The thermal sensation in both environments was however different. In the sand, it seemed more than 50. And in the river, less than 15.

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Historic Trafficking Shaped Osorio's Work in Mexico [19659004] For Russians, everything was perfect. No kiosks, umbrellas and chairs – there are only a few stalls and free wooden benches scattered in the sand – they have not bothered to stretch scarves, towels or mats.

With little protection, at most a hat or hat, the goal was only one : remove the whiteness of the skin. The one who succeeded was not exactly tanned. The best word would be "pink". The sunscreen and dermatological care are not so prevalent here. As for most European beaches, there is no point waiting for the friend of Mate Mate, nor the Arab sphinx.

To enjoy the day, you must prepare yourself. Waterside kiosks are several meters above. The way is to go to the market, fry the fridge and bring drinks and food. At most, a little lady, carrying a shopping bag, will go on selling sandwiches

What could be called Farofeiros in Brazil in Samara is the practice. And in addition to relieving the heat that lasts a few months, they discovered another service to the icy water of the Volga. They bury plastic bottles (water, beer, kvbad, juice) almost to the hat in the sand by the river. That is to say, by walking on the banks of the Volga, one must be careful not to throw a pint of beer in the middle of the road