Construction and Reconstruction in Western Siberian Towns in the beginning of the Russian Colonization
Towns and burgs were built rapidly during the first period of Siberian colonization. This high speed of construction often resulted in unsuccessful choice of a place for a town, so people often had to move their towns and burgs from place to place for more suitable territory. Natural forces, like floods, were also a frequent reason for reconstruction works in Siberian towns. A lot of wooden towns suffered from imminent fires. Towns were reconstructed quickly and new buildings always were more comfortable than previous ones. As a result, urban territories extended and human environment improved.