Russian conquest of Siberia
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The Russian conquest of Siberia took place between 1581 and 1778, when the Khanate of Sibir became a loose political structure of vassalages that were being undermined by the activities of Russian exp
Yermak's Conquest of Siberia, a painting by Vasily Surikov
Muscovite voevodas in the new-built fortress of Tyumen, from the Remezov Chronicle.
Laminar armour from hardened leather reinforced by wood and bones such as this was worn by native Siberians
Lamellar armour traditionally worn by the Koryak people (circa 1900)
Khanate of Sibir
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The Khanate of Sibir was a Siberian Tatar state in western Siberia. It was founded at the end of the 15th century, following the break-up of the Golden Horde. Throughout its history, members of the Sh
Russian conquest of Siberia
…The Russian conquest of Siberia took place between 1581 and 1778, when the Khanate of Sibir became a loose political structure of vassalages that were being undermined by the activities of Russian explorers. Although outnumbered, the Russians…
Eastern region of the Khanate of Sibir in 1594-1598
The fall of Qishlaq to Yermak, and the flight of Kuchum. A miniature from the Kungur Chronicle