Siberia
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Russian Sibir. an extensive region in the Russian Federation in N Asia, extending from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific.
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any undesirable or isolated locale, job, etc., to which one is assigned as punishment, a mark of disfavor, or the like.
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As a consequence of Siberia's harsh conditions and its historical function as a place of punishment, to be “sent to Siberia” has become a metaphor for demotion, disgrace, or other forms of status diminution.
Known for its vast space, long and severely cold winters, and few inhabitants widely scattered in small settlements, Siberia has been for many centuries a place of political and criminal exile for Russians who anger the government's authorities.
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During a May visit to Beijing, Russian officials failed to secure a deal for the Power of Siberia 2 natural-gas pipeline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
An international team of scientists examined ancient DNA from human remains recovered at four hunter-gatherer cemeteries near Lake Baikal in East Siberia.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
Andreeva, who was born in Siberia and trained in France, reached the French Open semi-finals in 2024 and has continued to improve under the tutelage of Martinez.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Predicted precipitation patterns for May to September from 2026 to 2030 forecast wet anomalies in the Sahel, northern Europe, Alaska and Siberia, as well as dry anomalies over the Amazon.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
At that time the last Ice Age was drawing to a close in Europe, and the climate between the Alps and Scandinavia resembled that of present-day Siberia or Alaska.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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