Why Russia Sold Alaska: The Story Before the Purchase In the 1820s–1850s, the Russian Empire controlled Alaska while the British Empire expanded west across Canada. A 141st longitude border and a 48 km coastal strip were agreed to accommodate Russian settlers. But after sea otters vanished and the fur trade collapsed, Russia struggled to manage Alaska from St. Petersburg — setting the stage for the historic sale. | Geographic Enigma

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