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How much did Russia sell Alaska to the United States for in 1867?

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Russia sold Alaska for $7.2 million in 1867, about 2 cents per acre. Russian nationalists still consider this a "raw deal," making Putin's visit to Alaska symbolically powerful for domestic audiences...

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