A worker shovels snow during a heavy snow storm in Minsk, capital of Belarus, on March 15, 2013. Heavy snow and strong winds plagued Belarus on Friday, causing power failure in 500 villages and traffic jams on major highways. (Xinhua/Geng Ruibin)
A policeman directs traffic during a heavy snow storm in Minsk, capital of Belarus, on March 15, 2013. Heavy snow and strong winds plagued Belarus on Friday, causing power failure in 500 villages and traffic jams on major highways. (Xinhua/Geng Ruibin)
A policeman directs traffic during a heavy snow storm in Minsk, capital of Belarus, on March 15, 2013. Heavy snow and strong winds plagued Belarus on Friday, causing power failure in 500 villages and traffic jams on major highways. (Xinhua/Geng Ruibin)
Pedestrians walk during a heavy snow storm in Minsk, capital of Belarus, on March 15, 2013. Heavy snow and strong winds plagued Belarus on Friday, causing power failure in 500 villages and traffic jams on major highways. (Xinhua/Geng Ruibin)
Pedestrians walk during a heavy snow storm in Minsk, capital of Belarus, on March 15, 2013. Heavy snow and strong winds plagued Belarus on Friday, causing power failure in 500 villages and traffic jams on major highways. (Xinhua/Geng Ruibin)