Russian winters are freezing cold and depressing, not to mention very dangerous for anyone travelling outside, be that behind the wheel of an automobile or simply on foot.

While no doubt on the odd side of the fence, this scene captured on a dashboard camera shows that not all Russian drivers are like the many tools that frequently make headlines on video-sharing sites.

The group of people dressed as giant penguins were crossing the road when one of them stepped on a piece of ice and, well, you know what happens next.

Do slide through the break to watch the video in its entirety for yourself.

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