Novosibirsk: the Chicago of Siberia, that once housed some of planet's most valuable treasures

Locals in Norilsk dive head first into the 4-metre deep fluffy snow as if it were a swimming pool.

Hungry predators arrive at local eye clinic ‘for a check up’, or more likely a meal, banging on door to demand entry.

Siberian goggles among the world’s earliest eyewear to prevent winter blindness from the sun’s piercing reflection.

Urgent measures underway to evacuate residents of remote villages after flood threat caused by rising water above new ‘dam’.