Santa's little helpers rear Christmas reindeer in remote Russian tundra
By Globaltimes.cn-CFP, Published: 2016-12-22 16:17:20
A herder lets his two reindeer take a rest while traveling through heavy snow in the Nenets Autonomous District on November 27.
Editor's Note:
Do you believe in Santa Claus? Either way, Santa’s reindeer are alive and well, raised by herders in Krasnoye, in Russia's Nenets Autonomous District. Photos taken in November show the herdsmen making their living by grazing their reindeer on the frozen tundra, reaching temperatures of -40 C in winter. Photos: CFP

A herd of reindeer is seen inside an outdoor enclosure on November 29. The enclosed area is erected by local herders in winter to help select the best reindeer while also protecting the fragile tundra.
A tent belonging to herders is seen on the snowy tundra in Nenets Autonomous District on November 27.
A herder enters the enclosure to select and sort reindeer in the settlement of Krasnoye on November 29.
An Orthodox church is seen in the settlement of Krasnoye on November 25, 2016.
A herder grips the antler of a reindeer inside the enclosure as he sorts through the herd on November 29.
A large herd of reindeer is seen in an outdoor enclosure in the settlement of Krasnoye on November 28.
Reindeer graze on the tundra at sunset on November 26.