When Alaska and California Were Russian Possessions

This article discusses historical Russian territorial possessions in North America, specifically Alaska and California. Russia held Alaska from the first half of the 19th century until 1867, and California from 1812 to 1841. The Russian-American Company operated in California from Fort Ross, selling assets to John Sutter in 1841. Alaska was sold to the US for $7.2 million in 1867. The article also mentions the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on 15 August, and notes Russian nationalists' desire to recover Alaska, though Putin is against it. It details Russian exploration starting in the 16th century, led by Vitus Bering, and the harsh treatment of indigenous Aleut tribes.

This article discusses historical Russian territorial possessions in North America, specifically Alaska and California. Russia held Alaska from the first half of the 19th century until 1867, and California from 1812 to 1841. The Russian-American Company operated in California from Fort Ross, selling assets to John Sutter in 1841. Alaska was sold to the US for $7.2 million in 1867. The article also mentions the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on 15 August, and notes Russian nationalists' desire to recover Alaska, though Putin is against it. It details Russian exploration starting in the 16th century, led by Vitus Bering, and the harsh treatment of indigenous Aleut tribes.

This article discusses historical Russian territorial possessions in North America, specifically Alaska and California. Russia held Alaska from the first half of the 19th century until 1867, and California from 1812 to 1841. The Russian-American Company operated in California from Fort Ross, selling assets to John Sutter in 1841. Alaska was sold to the US for $7.2 million in 1867. The article also mentions the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on 15 August, and notes Russian nationalists' desire to recover Alaska, though Putin is against it. It details Russian exploration starting in the 16th century, led by Vitus Bering, and the harsh treatment of indigenous Aleut tribes.

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