According to them. Of course there were many winters that were colder before thermometers got to the land of Ivan the Terrible, Napoleon certainly would say so, but be that as it may. This year is supposedly the one after the "warmest ever" and the cold is unrelenting. All across Europe and the US there have been terrible storms. Interesting how "warmth" can make it colder. They must think the Earth is a giant refrigerator and the moon is the heat pump.
Russia suffers its coldest winter ever - News - The Independent
Russia suffers its coldest winter ever - News - The Independent