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Summary Table: Germans are from Finland, Finns are from Yakutia – Genetic Truths Revealed

By Razib Khan

Topic	Key Points
Overview of Genetic Revelations	New genetic studies have uncovered surprising links between the Baltic's Finnic peoples and proto-Germanic tribes, revealing unexpected migrations and shared genetic ancestry.
Uralic Language Origins	The Finnish and Estonian languages, part of the Uralic family, have Asiatic roots. There is an ongoing debate about whether these languages originated from Europe or Siberia.
Genetic Insights: Haplogroup N	Haplogroup N, common in Finnic populations, is also prevalent in eastern Siberia, particularly Yakutia, suggesting a shared ancestral link.
Direction of Migration	The question of whether Uralic-speaking populations moved from Europe to Siberia or vice versa remains unresolved. Higher genetic diversity in Siberia suggests the origin may be east-to-west.
Genetic Data Tools	Recent advances in genomics allow for deeper analysis, showing a shared genetic cluster between Finnic peoples and Siberian Samoyeds, supporting Siberian ancestry in Finnic populations.
Siberian Ancestry	Finns carry a significant portion of Siberian genetic heritage, likely acquired from the Samoyeds. This is reflected in their genetic diversity and a 5% East-Asian ancestry component.
Paleogenetic Evidence	Ancient DNA samples from the eastern Baltic confirm that Siberian influence in the region dates post-1000 BC, aligning with the migration patterns of Uralic-speaking peoples.
Conclusion	Genetic studies suggest that proto-Germanic tribes and Finnic-speaking peoples have a common origin in the far eastern regions of Eurasia, with complex migrations across millennia.

This table summarizes the findings and key points of the article, presenting an overview of how genetic research is reshaping our understanding of the migration and ancestry of European and Siberian populations.

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Yakutia, also known as the Sakha Republic, is a federal Russian republic located in the northeastern part of Siberia. It is one of the largest and coldest regions in Russia, covering an area of about 3 million square kilometers (over 1.1 million square miles). Yakutia is part of the Russian Far East and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, making it one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth.

Some key points about Yakutia:

• It is home to the Yakut people, who speak the Sakha language, a Turkic language.

• The capital city is Yakutsk, which is one of the coldest cities in the world.

• The region experiences harsh, frigid winters with temperatures that can reach as low as -40°C to -50°C (-40°F to -58°F) in some areas.

• The area is rich in natural resources, including diamonds, gold, and other minerals.

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