RUSSIA : 25 Dec UPDATE: Freezing Temps Kill 123...Over 800 Hospitalized.

http://www.france24.com/en/20121225-russias-brutal-early-winter-claims-123-lives

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     At least 123 people have died from a recent cold snap that sent temps plunging...and also hospitalized over 800.

     Temps are 12 degrees lower than seasonal normals.
     Eastern Siberia has suffered from days of -60 C...with Moscow often suffering -30 C temps.