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The day the US bought Alaska from Russia

Russia’s colonization of North America: A forgotten chapter in history...

The day the US bought Alaska from Russia
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Eve Molloy
07/05/2025 13:30 ‧ 2 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Few realize that Russia established colonies in North America. But it's a fact that in the mid-18th century, Russia had begun encroaching into Alaskan territory. Eventually, the Russian Empire even had a toehold as far south as California. Fueling this expansion was the Russian-American Company, a trading monopoly centered on the lucrative fur trade. But how exactly did the Russians settle in Alaska, and why did they feel compelled to venture beyond those chilly climes?

Click and learn more about when Russia colonized North America.

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