A Russian term for a water area, other than a lead, lane, or crack, which is surrounded by sea ice; the term ‘‘window’’ is sometimes used for a similar open area in river ice. Also known as ice clearing.^[1]

Russians have an interesting tradition - on January 19, swim in the polynya. livecustomwriting.com/blog/secrets-of-successful-people you have no idea how cold it is. my dad is Russian and he bathes in ice water every year.
he is a real snowman

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