Russia marks Orthodox Christmas Day on 7 January according to the Julian calendar (and for some this is also a time for fortune telling).
American-born goat farmer records special message for his internet fans as he prepares to celebrate his second festive holiday in two weeks.
Tuesday is Christmas Day across Russia, so we wish you Merry Christmas from Siberia.
Seasonal greetings to all parts of the world marking Christmas Day on 25 December, even though we have to wait a little longer!
Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter.
In a remote ice cave in Siberia, three legendary white-bearded figures hold an unexpected conclave.
But then Siberia also has no less than SEVEN real Santa figures, and you can meet them all here.
As the world prepares to herald in the arrival of 2015, we look back at the winter celebrations of the Soviet yesteryear.
Children in the West received gifts from Father Christmas earlier this week, but Russian youngsters still have a few days to wait.
Currently there are 730,000 animals but numbers are 'unsustainable', risking disease spreading and chronic overgrazing.