Andrew Gentes, “Exile to Siberia, 1590-1822” (Palgrave-McMillan, 2008)

New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

EpisodeSep 28, 20081h 5m

Andrew Gentes, “Exile to Siberia, 1590-1822” (Palgrave-McMillan, 2008)

New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

EpisodeSep 28, 20081h 5m

Being “sent to Siberia” is practically a synonym for exile even in English-speaking countries. Why is this? In his fascinating new book Exile to Siberia, 1590-1822 (Palgrave, 2008), Andrew Gentes explains. And it’s quite a story indeed. The tsars began to dispatch people to Siberia almost as soon as they... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

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