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Where does the Eurasian Steppe extend from west to east?

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Map showing the extent of the Eurasian steppes, highlighted in green, stretching from eastern Europe through Ukraine and southern Russia, across Kazakhstan, and into Mongolia and northern China. The map labels the Western Steppe and Eastern Steppe regions and includes major geographic features, countries, and ancient sites within the steppe zone. — the Steppe Extent of the Eurasian steppes.

The Eurasian Steppe is a vast belt of grassland that spans approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) across the Eurasian continent.1

From west to east, the steppe extends from Hungary through Ukraine and Central Asia, reaching as far as Manchuria in the east. Geographically, the region is often divided into two major segments by the Altai Mountains:1

Western Steppe: Extending from the Danube River in the west to the Altai Mountains in the east, this segment covers the plains north of the Black Sea and across the Ural Mountains.2
Eastern Steppe: Stretching from the Altai Mountains to the Greater Khingan Range, this area encompasses Mongolia and adjacent regions.2

While mountain ranges interrupt the continuity of the landscape, the steppe historically functioned as a connected corridor that allowed for the movement of people and culture across its entire breadth.1