Sayan Mountains: Siberia’s Majestic Spine
Nestled in Siberia, the Sayan Mountains, including the Western and Eastern Sayan subranges, form the backbone of the Altai-Sayan Region. Bordered by Lake Baikal and the Yenisei River, they encompass the Tuva and Khakassia republics, each with a distinct cultural heritage shaped by historical influences from Genghis Khan to the Soviet era. The interconnectedness of…