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Why are Russians important in the history of Alaska?

April 26, 2017Alaska History Russians

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Why are Russians important in the history of Alaska?

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Not only did Russia own us, they sold us! Trader Alexander Baranof arrived in 1799 to establish a fort in the town we now call Sitka. Russians brought the fur trade and part of the Alaskan culture we still enjoy today. Sitka and Seldovia Alaska are a couple towns that still embrace these Russian traditions through dance, architecture, and religion (Russian orthodox).