Regions

The European North stretches from northern Scandinavia through northern Finland and the Barents Sea region to the Yamal Peninsula in northern Russia. It is the homeland of the Saami, Komi and Nenets peoples.

photo: J. Wilbur

Western Siberia comprises mainly the lowlands between the Ob and Yenisey rivers. The indigenous peoples of this area are the Khanty, Mansi and Selkups.

photo: S. Dudeck

Central Siberia represents the central Siberian lowlands along the Lena River, where Sakha (Yakut), Even and Evenk peoples live.

photo: A. Lavrillier

Northeastern Siberia includes the parts of Siberia east of Yakutia with the Yukagir, Chukchi, Koryak, Itelmen and Even people living there. These parts of the country are also often called the Russian Far East.

photo: E. Kasten