Russian colonization of North America

Russian colonization of North America describes colonies and territories claimed by the Russian Empire in the Pacific Coast region of North America from 1732 to 1867. Russian colonial possessions in the Americas were collectively known as Russian America from 1799 to 1867. Russian America consisted mostly of present-day Alaska in the United States, but also included the outpost of Fort Ross in California.

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