This ancient game of nomads has been likened to a cross between horse racing and polo, while others see it as 'a hybrid of rugby and a Texas rodeo'.
These stunning images were taken by Russian photographer Alexander Tyryshkin on a unique Siberian lake that never freezes, no matter how cold the winter.
Peking to Paris - 'the longest and toughest challenge anyone can drive in a vintage or classic car'.
They dived into rivers and lakes to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany.
The new energy source in the remote settlement of Yailyu is powered by the sun, of which Siberia has plenty - summer and winter.
Winter show time as birds flock to unique ice-free Altai waters.
As American beef disappears, venison can take a bigger slice of the market.
Ancient mummy preserved by permafrost dressed up for her debut 21st century appearance despite calls for solemn reburial from native peoples.