Sergey: You are correct, of course. Although I can remember occasional Canadian winters many years ago in the Ottawa area similar to 2008 in Norilsk, our weather is generally much milder now. The past winter has been especially kind to us, but in 2008-2009 I still had nearly two metres of snow in front of my house on this date. Every year is different, and every part of Canada is different. But we are all getting warmer, especially in Canada's far north. I suspect the same is true of Russia.

April 09, 2010, 02:49, Blarney wrote > This is an annual event on the Rideau River in the heart of Ottawa, capital of Canada. Climate of our countries are the same on the most part of territory, but you are lucky) Most cities in Canada are located in warm part of the country. Look at Norilsk. I think you will in shock. :) Norilsk video is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7SGFod30j0&playnext_from=TL&videos=tTK5lrBmSko