These groups mainly settled in coastal cities, including Brooklyn (New York City) on the East Coast, and Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon, on the West Coast, as well as in Great Lakes cities, such as Chicago and Cleveland.

Did Russians settle in America?

The Russian colonization of North America covers the period from 1732 to 1867, when the Russian Empire laid claim to northern Pacific Coast territories in the Americas. In response to potential competitors, the Russians extended their claims eastward from the Commander Islands to the shores of Alaska.

When did Russians come to New York?

History. The first Russian immigrants to the United States arrived during the late 1800s. During the Russian Revolution of 1917, the First Wave of Russians made their way to New York City, most of them moving to Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, and other sections of New York City.

Did Russia ever own Alaska?

On March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward signed a treaty with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million. Alaska, rich in natural resources, has been contributing to American prosperity ever since.