Church and human rights leaders in Siberia condemn 'abomination' and 'bestial' act.

Learn to smell the scent of the rouble during your morning shower, demands the head of coal mining Kemerovo region Aman Tuleyev.

12,000-year-old remains of puppy were discovered perfectly intact sealed inside permafrost.

But then Siberia also has no less than SEVEN real Santa figures, and you can meet them all here.

Scientists say there is growing evidence that rising temperatures were catalyst for massive unexplained holes in ground.

Agafya Lykova, 71, airlifted to hospital after suffering 'acute pains' in intense cold at her forest home more than 100 km from nearest town.

Leading expert assesses the risk of 'waking up' this deadly disease currently eradicated, and warns that rising Russian levels of HIV brings a far greater risk.

Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter. 

Lena Pillars, a World Heritage Site, hit by the rampant flames, as calls grow for greater efforts to tackle infernos.

As the world prepares to herald in the arrival of 2015, we look back at the winter celebrations of the Soviet yesteryear.