- In 1962 Balagansk in Siberia was created as a new township, being established after the old town was submerged by the construction of the Bratsk Hydroelectric Power Station (pictured).
- Patomskiy crater, in Siberia gained the notice of Russian ufologists after a 2010 scientific expedition.
- Christopher Szwernicki was titled "Apostle of Siberia" by Pope Leo XIII.