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.
To the outside world, the resort of Sheregesh is as well known for Yeti as skiing or snowboarding.
Here's how people can substitute Siberia after the falls of the rouble.
The successful bid was at one of Siberia's most popular winter sports resorts - Sheregesh.
Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.
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.