Mystery Khanty Of Siberia
Today there are around 22,500 Khanty living in Siberia. Most Khanty people live in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug in Western Siberia. Until the 1930s, the Khanty were called Ostiak. The translation of the word “Khanty” from the native language means “Man”. Khanty have always been excellent hunters. Children were always the ultimate value in Khanty [...]
Novosibirsk – The Third Capital of Russia
Founded in 1893 Novosibirsk is the third largest city in Russia, after Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and the largest city of Siberia. Novosibirsk means “New Siberian city” Novosibirsk obliges its birth to the construction of the Trans-Siberian railroad. The railway demanded in 1893 a bridge across the Ob river and the town was established next to the bridge. Novonikolaevsk [...]
SiBEARia
One of the most amazing and widespread myths about Siberia is that bears frequently walk the city streets. Of course this is only a myth but its occurrence is not accidental. The bear is a very important symbol and a big part of Siberian culture. Historically, in the view of East Slavic People or “Slavs” [...]
Riches of the Far East
The Far East is the largest part of the Siberian region. People can confuse the Russian “Far East” with the bigger area that includes several Asian countries. In regard to Siberian geography, the Far East is only the portions of the Russian territory. The Far East is divided into two sub districts based on their [...]
Khanty-Mansiysk – The Mountain Skiing Centre
Khanty-Mansiysk is the city located in the central part of Western Siberia on the bank of the Irtysh River. It is a small town with an area of 534,8 thousand sq. km surrounded by coniferous wood. The population is just above 1500 people. The history of the city began in 1930 as a working settlement. [...]
Siberian Cuisine
Siberians have preserved a large portion of their traditional culinary identity. Siberian cuisine originated as a rich mixture of European and aboriginal traditions. Chaldon people produced basic food products on their own farms. These foods included dairy products, meat, vegetables, eggs, breads and other cereal products, vegetable oils, as well as mushrooms, wild berries, pine [...]
Brief History of Siberia
Siberia has a long history that dates back to prehistoric times. Evidence of some of the earliest human species has been found in southern Siberia that dates back to about 40,000 years ago. These species include Homo neanderthalensis, the species before humans, and Homo sapiens, humans, as well as a currently unidentified species whose fossils [...]
Ermak Timofeevich
Ermak Timofeevich – Cossack, the conqueror of Siberia, Russia. Ermak characterized as a brave man and a wise leader. Information about his biography before the famous Siberian expedition is controversial. Above all, he is known for a fateful for the history of Siberia hike. Ermak, a man of great life and military experience, in 1582 [...]
Siberia’s climate
The climate of Siberia depends on the territory. Nobody forces you to go to Omyakon – the coldest city in Siberia. Its few settlers from the ancient times used to this climate. Meanwhile you should not rash to assume that the entire territory of Siberia is located in the far North and all people are [...]
Novosibirsk – The Third Capital of Russia
Founded in 1893 Novosibirsk is the third largest city in Russia, after Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and the largest city of Siberia. Novosibirsk means “New Siberian city” Novosibirsk obliges its birth to the construction of the Trans-Siberian railroad. The railway demanded in 1893 a bridge across the Ob river and the town was established next to the bridge. Novonikolaevsk [...]
