Winter wonderland! Aerials capture stunning snowy Russia from above

This beautiful set of images reveals the extent of winter in Russia -- from a whole new angle. Photographer Maksim Tarasov, 33, from Chelyabinsk, Russia, has spent the last four years snapping the stunning aerials across the country's southern Urals. His pictures reveal a mixture of scenes, including husky carriages, skiers, herds of reindeer and more. Tarasov said: “With these aerials I found a new dimension to my photography, the ability to see the earth from the skies. “Even the common places look different from above -- all you need to do is go up. (Caters News)