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History of Siberia

  • Siberian River RoutesThe three great Siberian rivers, the Ob, the Yenisey, and the Lena all flow into the Arctic Ocean. This geographic fact shaped every Russian expedition…
  • Khanate of SibirTaibuga founded the city of Chimgi-Tura in the 13th century. This settlement became the original capital for the future Khanate of Sibir.
  • Golden HordeIn 1242, Batu Khan established his capital at Sarai on the lower Volga River. This location sat upon the site of the ancient Khazar capital known as Atil.