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

Her dog saved her by caring for Karina for nine days then returning home and guiding rescuers to her.

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. 

An extraordinary adventure, blessed by the Queen of England and the Tsarina of Russia.

Former paratrooper conscript Timofey Menshikov wanted to escape modern life - and vodka - now faces reunion with family he left behind.

Intriguing new research of burial sites close to Lake Baikal has re-written our understanding of the human relationship with dogs.

Described as 'wonders of nature', explore two of the most fascinating places on earth where the warm sand dunes meet the icy steppe.

Fast-freezing clothes, hot water fireworks, ice and snow bathing, vodka lollipops, dog sledging - see our report from the Kingdom of Cold.

Shots fired at island campsite to scare away beast which then drops ancient limb preserved in permafrost since prehistoric times.