This is a fun way to stay fit and raise a healthy child, say supporters.
Professional sportsman Vitalyi Slobodinyk, 33, filmed as he is towed on a rope by a car in 'life threatening' escapade.
Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.
Popular Sheregesh in Kemerovo region to get a $131 million Sochi-style makeover.
To the outside world, the resort of Sheregesh is as well known for Yeti as skiing or snowboarding.
Up to six more people are feared to be buried beneath the deep snow in temperatures of -25C outside Norilsk.
Antidote to gloomy news in the world as 1,525 wear swimsuits for annual Siberian snow festival.
Pictures show 1,835 men, women and children 'smash record' in the Siberian sun.