What were the three great Siberian rivers that shaped Russian expeditions before 1730?
The Ob, the Yenisey, and the Lena all flow into the Arctic Ocean. This geographic fact shaped every Russian expedition eastward from the Urals.
Questions about Siberian River Routes
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Yermak start his specific path over the Ural Mountains to conquer Siberia?
Yermak used a specific path over the Ural Mountains starting in 1582. The capital of the Khanate of Sibir fell near Tobolsk during this same year.
How did Russian Pomors navigate the White and Barents Seas to access northern waterways?
Russian Pomors navigated the White and Barents Seas from at least the 12th century. They entered the Ob Gulf or portaged across the Yamal Peninsula to access northern waterways.
Why was sable hunting banned in Russia in 1913 regarding fur trade history?
In 1913 a ban was put on sable hunting to keep this animal from extinction. By the beginning of the 18th century the number of fur-bearing animals had declined sharply across Siberia.
What years mark the period when Russian Cossacks expanded from the Urals to the Pacific?
Russian Cossacks expanded from the Urals to the Pacific in only 57 years between 1582 and 1639. From 1643 to 1689 the Russians attempted to penetrate from the Lena south to the Amur region but were driven back by the Manchus.