Olga Aleksandrova lives in the inhospitable northern city of Norilsk, and has been photographing wild beauty for more than four years now. Below are some of her best shots of these majestic Siberian species. And the best part about it is that you don’t even have to wait like a sniper for your target - they just come to you. “All of my models are incredibly photogenic!” she tells Russia Beyond.
1. A hare stretching is a rare sight, but it can be accomplished - just coax it out of the bushes!
Olga Aleksandrova
2. This Arctic fox looks like it’s just spied a yummy lunch.
Olga Aleksandrova
3. Don’t believe hares can fly? How do you explain this then?
Olga Aleksandrova
4. An Arctic fox chilling is a sight to behold!
Olga Aleksandrova
5. A pika can easily be a stunt double for a guinea pig… especially when munching on something.
Olga Aleksandrova
Olga Aleksandrova
6. No pain, no gain!
Olga Aleksandrova
7. This race dear just decided to quit the sport and do its own thing!
Olga Aleksandrova
8. Meet the Arctic squirrel. These little guys are a rare sight in the Tundra, but you never forget an encounter - they’re twice as tough as the urban species.
Olga Aleksandrova
9. Even a baby gyrfalcon looks tough as nails!
Olga Aleksandrova
10. Emergency fuel ejection.
Olga Aleksandrova
11. Careful. You’re going to want to yawn yourself when seeing this.
Olga Aleksandrova
12. These ain’t no snow banks - just partridges doing their thing!
Olga Aleksandrova