Oleg Rezanov says he was in ‘trance’ and unable to breathe but walked away - shaking - in -32C Yakutsk cold.
Guinness World Records confirms that Siberians achieved the largest-ever swimwear parade on skis
All aboard! Passengers are waiting for the number 3 tram - but that's no reason not to wear a LBD
World's biggest eatery flashmob, when anyone can set up a restaurant, cafe or a bar for a day
Siberian scientists tell women the best moment to conceive - in a message flashed to their phones
Siberia 'wins' the world record for bikini ski-ing
How do men impress women in the planet's coldest city? Easy - with the coolest dance in the world
No fun on Siberia's pistes? Check out this film!
Siberia warmed up by New York, say US scientists
No winter can break our spirit - or we are not Siberians!
Like ducks to water in the snow - keeping kids healthy Siberian style
Even the Yeti go Gangnam Style with a Bigfoot dance in Siberia
Siberians start their annual migration to Thailand's sun and sand
Who says Siberian winters are boring? They are sparkly, fun, and amazingly beautiful!
Endless summertime in Siberia 'to end' as clocks go back and 'old time zones return'
Siberians are amongst the happiest (and grumpiest) Russians
Projects in Khabarovsk and Novosibirsk highlight victims refusing to hide away or be cowed by cancer, challenging prejudice against sufferers.
Adventurers from Irkutsk's A1team spruce up the giant lake's shoreline, before showcasing its stunning scenery - and ancient rock paintings.
Dazzling white 'sand', perfect sunshine, blue waves on the horizon, friends, a great mood… and minus 20C
A daily bucket of icy water poured over the head 'helps block winter illnesses, and makes children optimistic'.
Ice swimming at night is the best cure for winter blues.