In the 16th century after the Mongol defeat, Russia began pursuing a policy of expansion. Russia continued to expand eastward to increase its population, benefit from taxes, and control the lucrative fur trade of the time.

In the 16th century after the Mongol defeat, Russia began pursuing a policy of expansion. Russia continued to expand eastward to increase its population, benefit from taxes, and control the lucrative fur trade of the time.

&nbsp;In the 16th century after the Mongol defeat, Russia began pursuing a policy of expansion. Russia continued to expand eastward to increase its population, benefit from taxes, and control the lucrative fur trade of the time.&nbsp;

Why Russia sold Alaska to the United States - Financial or Geopolitical strategy?Untitled Episode

A geopolitical perspective on global cultural flows which examines differentialism, hybridization, and convergence in different cultures.&nbsp;

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A geopolitical perspective on global cultural flows which examines differentialism, hybridization, and convergence in different cultures. 

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Why Russia sold Alaska to the United States - Financial or Geopolitical strategy?Untitled Episode

Why Russia sold Alaska to the United States - Financial or Geopolitical strategy?Untitled Episode