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Hidden Relationship: 15 Ways The U.S. And Russia Are Historically Connected

Darren February 11, 2026 6 min

2. The Sale of Alaska

2. The Sale of Alaska
Depiction of the 1867 Alaska Purchase, a landmark U.S.-Russia agreement reshaping North American history.

In 1867, the Russian Empire sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million, a transaction that dramatically altered North American geopolitics. Often called ‘Seward’s Folly’ at the time, the Alaska Purchase later proved highly valuable due to its vast natural resources. The sale symbolized a notable period of amicable negotiation. Smithsonian Magazine provides deeper insight.

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