Russia is experiencing its hottest summer days since 1917.

Russia is experiencing its hottest summer days since 1917. Many cities across the country, including the capital, have seen temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

According to the FOBOS weather center, in Moscow, where temperatures can drop as low as -40 degrees Celsius during the winter months, the temperature reached 32.7 degrees Celsius on July 3rd, breaking the record from the same day in 1917 by half a degree. The heatwave has been felt from Russia's Pacific coast to the wild regions of Siberia and the European parts of Russia.

The hot weather has led to a significant increase in demand for air conditioning and fans, and residents of Moscow have consumed record amounts of ice cream and cold drinks. Water has been distributed to passengers in the metro and many trains.

The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, advised residents of the Moscow metropolitan area, which has a population of over 20 million, to take precautions and avoid going outside during the hottest hours of the day.

Sobyanin said, "The temperature will be above the climate norm throughout the day and will rise above 30 degrees again."

He also mentioned that thunderstorms and the possibility of hail are forecasted for Friday.