In Russia, windows are kept closed during severe winter. A viral video shows that opening a window immediately lets in icy air and ice freezes. This is important to conserve heat and avoid dangerous cold.
The windows of Russian houses remain closed during the harsh winter months. Have you ever wondered why this happens? People are surprised to see a video of a Russian citizen on social media, in which he has explained why windows are not opened during this time. Through these scenes he shows how quickly snow accumulates in open spaces.
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It can be seen in the video that as soon as the temperature drops very low and the wind becomes strong, ice starts forming immediately if the window is opened even for a short while. As soon as the window is opened, icy air quickly enters the closed room. After this, a pile of snow forms on the edges of the window. Furthermore, they also show how cold air can be different from what we expect.
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Looking at these scenes, we can understand that in snowy weather, keeping the windows closed is not only for comfort but also to maintain heat. This is an important way to reduce energy loss and avoid dangerous cold air. In many areas of Russia, severe cold persists for months. Anyway, this video showing these conditions in Russia has gone viral on social media. People who live in very cold countries understand such conditions, but for those living in normal climates, it is often surprising. This video is a reminder of how many practical reasons there are for even simple actions like keeping the windows closed when temperatures drop extremely low.