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A culture based in this modern-day country created the first known chariots. The oldest known wood sculpture, known as the Shigir Idol, (-5[1])was unearthed in this country. (15[1])The (-5[1])Denisovian (15[1])hominin originates and is named for a cave in this country. The Ust'-Ishim man (-5[1])was (15[1])discovered in this country (-5[1])on the banks of the (*) Irtysh River. (10[2]-5[1])The first wooly mammoth was discovered in this country. This country was at the western terminus of the Beringia land bridge, (10[2])which allowed migration from this modern-day country to the Americas. (10[2])For 10 points, (10[1])name this country where many archaeological sites are found in Siberia. ■END■ (10[4])

ANSWER: Russia
<History - Ancient History>
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