Cherdyn Route

The Cherdyn Road (Чердынская дорога) or Vishera Road (Вишерская дорога) was the standard route used by the Russians to travel to Siberia in the late 16th century.

They succeeded in penetrating the Khanate of Siberia and conquering the area.

In 1592, the Russian fort of Pelym was built to guard the eastern terminus of the Cherdyn Road.

It was not until 1597 that a much shorter overland route was discovered by Artemy Babinov.

[2] As a result, the Cherdyn Route fell into disuse.