Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.
Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.
Here are some seasonal pictures as western Siberia gets its debut whiteout of the autumn.
‘Full skeleton was illegally dug from ground in Siberia before being sent to UK and auctioned for £115,000’.
No danger of radiation in the Russian Far East from blaze caused by welding accident, insist experts.
He walked 200 kilometres on forest tracks to see his child - but now faces an extra 4 years in prison as punishment.
Roman showed true Siberian survival instincts in the wild, never giving up hope that he would be found.
New research shows rare genetic lines could have been preserved in Siberia.
Journalists vow to fight for station and its 300 jobs.