Russian roulette Cossack style is a dangerous game. Anyone hoping to carry off a Siberian look must know they are putting themselves up against despots, warlords and Julie Christie. Mount this sleigh with care

Faux fur: a wistful gaze does not a snow maiden make. Tell me, Natasha McElhone, was your limo ride to the premiere really an arctic expedition?

Fab fur: Ravishing against a backdrop of the frozen Neva, Liv Tyler is enchantment itself. A hat to die for. Pistols at dawn

Furocious: Siberian big boss Alexander Lebed is the genuine article. Is that a wink or a missing eye? Swig some voddy and ask to try his hat on

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