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. [...]
Where is Siberia?
Various maps that define the territory of Siberia, may confuse even those who live in Russia. The confusion arises because of various divisions of the territory of Russia. Essentially the exact delimitation of Siberia can be determined by various methods: administrative and territorial, entering into an economic region, by climatic zone, by natural area, etc. [...]
Geography of Siberia
We can divide Siberia traditionally (historically) on 3 parts: Western Siberia, Eastern Siberia and the Far East. The major geographical zones of Siberia are the West Siberian Plateau and the Central Siberian Plateau. The West Siberian Plateau is mainly flat and swampy. The Central Siberian Plateau is an ancient volcanic region that is rich in [...]
Omsk – The Treasure City of Siberia
Omsk is the treasure city of Siberia. it is one of the biggest and oldest city of Siberia and located in its Western part. Omsk was founded as a fortress on the left bank of the river Om in 1716, during the reign of Peter the Great. Nowadays the gates remained from former strengthenings are [...]
What’s in Western Siberia?
The territory of Western Siberia is a large plain. You could drive from West to East and enjoy the boundless open spaces, fields, meadows and forests. Geographically, this area is clearly defined: from the Ural Mountains in the West to the Yenisei River in the East and from the coast of the Kara Sea in [...]
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” [...]
