The conquest of Siberia began when Russia began exploration in the territories of Siberia. Siberia has been part of Russia since the 16th century. The territory of Siberia stretches from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific and Arctic basins. Siberia was not a colony under Russia. The region became part of the expanding Russian Empire. The resident of this region were local tribes who fought against the Russian rule and later accepted it to avoid further killing.
