Christmas

Russia marks Orthodox Christmas Day on 7 January according to the Julian calendar (and for some this is also a time for fortune telling).

Tuesday is Christmas Day across Russia, so we wish you Merry Christmas from Siberia.

American-born goat farmer records special message for his internet fans as he prepares to celebrate his second festive holiday in two weeks.

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. 

Remote herders from 45 families get new animals to rebuild herds decimated by 'zombie' anthrax infection.

Remarkable pictures show deer offered in-flight food by a Polar Airlines cabin attendant.

From 'fireworks' made from nothing more than hot water in minus 50C, to surfing in the Pacific, this is the New Year on our doorstep.

But then Siberia also has no less than SEVEN real Santa figures, and you can meet them all here.