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85. The Russian Conquest of America

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Pioneering Russian Expeditions to the Pacific

This chapter explores the remarkable quests of seamen during early Russian expeditions to the Pacific, highlighting their grueling 10,000-kilometer journey across Siberia. It also discusses the pivotal advancements in exploration, culminating in the 1733 mission, which recorded the first Russian landing in North America.

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