Exploration & Discovery

Baron Eduard Toll's Fateful Departure on Zarya

Baron Eduard Toll set sail from Saint Petersburg on the Zarya to explore the Russian Arctic. Leading a scientific expedition, Toll aimed to chart new regions and investigate the natural resources of Siberia. The journey promised new discoveries, yet the expedition would ultimately vanish without a trace, sparking intrigue and concern back in Russia. Toll's ambition reflected the era's exploration spirit, as well as the geopolitical interests of his nation in the Arctic region at the time.

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