Siberian weird and wonderful

Growing number of brave Siberians strip off for the winter, with debate raging about the benefits of taking to the snow and ice naked.

Video shows the spectacular result in Sosnovoborsk, Krasnoyarsk region.

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

Fur is a way of life in the cold climate, but in a hard-hitting and powerful film she likens the industry to mass wartime killing by fascists.

Owner claims she almost 'passed out' after seeing state of her 'ruined' $250,000 country cottage, in which 3 children lived.

Police refuse to investigate online auction in which 18 year old described her condition as 'new - not used'.

Mayor mocked in bikini demonstration over failure to clean streets.

NBC is banning Siberians from watching online trailers and a pilot of its new 'thriller' called 'Siberia'.

As police say lama found in lotus positon was destined for sale on black market, there are claims it was one step away from becoming a Buddha.