The Dvina River in Arkhangelsk is important for shipment of goods in and out of Arkhangelsk.
Photo: Rune Rafaelsen
However, also people need to cross the river to get to work or other appointments.
Photo: Rune Rafaelsen
To please both people and harbour traffic the river is open for boat traffic in the evening and at night time. At daytime a temporary bridge is put directly on to the crushed river ice.
Photo: Rune Rafaelsen
The temporary ice bridge is used by many people i Arkhangelsk.
Photo: Rune Rafaelsen
Temporary winter bridge on River Dvina.
Photo: Rune Rafaelsen
Temporary winter bridge on River Dvina.
Photo: Rune Rafaelsen
When the ice is crossed there is a special ice taxi service waiting for you. They don't use average sized wheels.