It is far from Russia's European front door but the back door from Siberia only requires you to cross the Bering Strait to reach the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. The easternmost point of Russia is only 2.4 miles from the westernmost point in Alaska.
1500 km
24 hours
No. But Russia owned Alaska.
No, Russia's claim was unchallenged. Only the location of how far east the border should be drawn was questioned.
Russia is directly west of Alaska. There is the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia.
Alaska was bought from Russia.
Alaska was originally owned by Russia.
The Bering Strait separates Alaska from Russia
Alaska is about one-fifth the size of Russia.
yes Alaska's land was once owned by Russia. yes Alaska's land was once owned by Russia.
it was first with russia (ussr) but then it sold alaska after the cold war to USA .