Russian settlements in the area began with a military outpost, which later grew into several villages.

Thus began the long history of Russian settlement in Siberia.

This trade was usually highly profitable for the Americans and the Russian settlements depended on it.

When the Russian settlement died, the land again reverted to wilderness.

The Russian settlement of the area (by Cossacks mostly) began in the 17th century.

The accident had a large impact on the community, with only 1,600 people living in the two Russian settlements.

It was founded in 1822 as a Russian military settlement.

There are limited numbers of domesticated animals in the Russian settlements.

This set off a major rebellion in which Russian settlements were sacked with a death toll of over 2,500.

There are a limited number of domesticated animals in Russian settlements.