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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Born in Siberia and trained in France, Andreeva has been touted for greatness since her breakthrough at the 2023 Madrid Open - where her talent and fearlessness led to praise from Andy Murray.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The pipeline would bring additional volumes of Russian gas from Western Siberia to Northern China via Mongolia and, for Moscow, help make up for the loss of European markets.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
If completed, the Power of Siberia 2 "would deepen that interdependence" while also signalling that Russia "is not isolated and can still execute major infrastructure projects", he added.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
First proposed by Putin in 2006 alongside what became the first Power of Siberia pipeline, Beijing has said little about a second pipeline, and construction has not started.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
For mammoth and man alike, Alaska was a mere extension of Siberia.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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