The settlers who established a Russian presence in Siberia included social misfits,convicted criminals,and even prisoners of war.

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This is true. During the period of Russian colonization in Siberia, the Russian government encouraged the settlement of undesirable elements from society, including exiles, political prisoners, and criminals. This was part of a strategy to populate and develop the region, as well as to remove these individuals from mainstream society.

The Settlers Who Established a Russian Presence in Siberia Included