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Russia has had a policy of expansion for hundreds of years. This expansion was markedly increased under Peter I (The Great), and Catherine II (The Great) especially.
Vitus Bering undertook an expedition on behalf of the Russian Navy in 1741 and made the first European contact with Alaska. He brought high quality sea otter pelts back to Russia with him. This started a rush from Siberia towards Alaska resulting in a permanent European (Russian) settlement in 1784.
Due to the fur trade not being as profitable as anticipated, Russia did not fully colonise Alaska, resulting in the Alaskan purchase by the USA in 1867.
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∙ 12y agoBecause Russia is no more than 50 miles away from the northeastern tip of Alaska. Alaska was originally a territory of Russia because of the short distance.
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Did Russia own America at one point?
No, however Russia did own Alaska and the "Alaska Purchase" was the purchase of Alaska by the United States from the Russian Empire in 1867.
What state did the US purchase Alaska from?
Alaska was purchased on the year of 1867 and it was bought from Russia.
Which American state is closest to a former Soviet Union?
According to "I can see Russia from my house" Sarah Palin, the US State closest to Russia is Alaska.
Did William Seward sell Alaska?
No he negotiated Alaska's purchase from Russia.
Which state was formed from land purchased from Russia-Hawaii or Alaska?
alaska
Did Alaska own Russia?
No. But Russia owned Alaska.
Did Russia own America at one point?
No, however Russia did own Alaska and the "Alaska Purchase" was the purchase of Alaska by the United States from the Russian Empire in 1867.
Where did early people come from?
Russia and Alaska
Did Russia own morocco before world war 1?
No, but Russia did own Alaska until about 1860.
How long did Russia own Alaska?
For about 120 years.
When did Russia own Alaska?
It was 1784 when the first Russian colony was established in Alaska. The United States eventually bought Alaska from Russia for $7.5 million.
Where did husky dogs come from?
The husy originated in Russia.
Why doesn't Canada own Alaska?
Russia use to own Alaska and then sold it to the States which influenced the Canadian Government to settle the West because they didn't want the Americans to take over.
What Country does Alaska touch?
Alaska is a state in the country of United States. It is not it's own continent. Therefore, it does not house any countries.
From what country did US buy Alaska?
Alaska was bought from Russia.
Which country had control of Alaska before the US?
Alaska was originally owned by Russia.
What ocean separate's Russia and Alaska?
The Bering Strait separates Alaska from Russia
