Education in Siberia expanded greatly after the Trans-Siberian Railway was completed in the 19th century.
For example, the Irkutsk State Linguistic University served as "a conduit between Russia and these native people by teaching languages" during the communist era.
The Siberian Intercultural Bridge helps place English teachers throughout Siberia to bridge the gap between the Western world and the remote areas of Siberia.
[1] Meanwhile, the Russian government has also been encouraging English teachers to educate the population.
[2] Currently, higher education in Siberia has sought to revive the regional culture.