16th Century. Yermak's Siberian Campaign. Russian History. Historical Project
Today, it's impossible to imagine Russia without Siberia. But in the mid-16th century, these vast territories weren't part of our country. Moreover, Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible never even considered annexing Siberia. After all, he was fighting for access to the Baltic Sea. Everything changed after one, so to speak, adventure: in 1582, a detachment of Cossacks led by Ataman Yermak set out on a Siberian campaign. From that moment, the annexation of Siberia began. But what could have compelled the Cossacks to travel to such distant lands, given that they lived in the Don, Volga, and Azov steppes? And how did they manage to survive in such harsh conditions? You'll find out all this in the new episode.