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Ice Diving in Kazakhstan For Underwater Forests

Four men posing together in a snowy landscape, dressed in winter attire with trees in the background.

Quick, winter is coming to a close, time to catch the tail end of the winter sport season.

This could potentially include ice diving in Kaindy Lake (if you happen find yourself in Kazakhstan, home of Borat). Kaindy Lake was created by an enormous limestone landslide, and as a result, a forest was submerged. In the summer, half drowned trees emerge from the water, creating a dramatic effect. In the winter, ice divers brave the freezing waters to explore the depths.

Striking photo essay on a recent expedition via English Russia. Vehicle driving on a snowy mountain road.

SUV in snow-covered terrain.

Snow-covered mountain road barrier with no entry sign.

Mountain expedition in snowy landscape with people and horses.

Horse carrying gear in snowy environment.

People walking on a snow-covered trail surrounded by evergreen trees.

Person in camouflage winter wear standing in a snowy landscape with trees.

Snow-covered forest landscape with rocky cliffs.

Snow-covered landscape with tall evergreen trees in a mountainous area.

People drilling a hole in ice for fishing or research in a snowy landscape.

Ice fishing team near a hole in a frozen lake.

People engaged in an outdoor winter activity, possibly ice fishing, in a snowy landscape surrounded by trees and mountains.

Divers preparing for an ice rescue operation in a snowy landscape.

Underwater scene featuring a submerged structure with marine vegetation and ice formations above.

Underwater view of a pillar with surface ripples above.

Silhouettes of people inside an ice cave.

Underwater rock formations covered in green marine growth.

Underwater scene with submerged trees and plant life.

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