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Which American state is closest to a former Soviet Union?
According to "I can see Russia from my house" Sarah Palin, the US State closest to Russia is Alaska.
How and why did the US acquire Alaska?
The US purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.
Can Sarah palin see russia from her house?
No, Tina Fey on SNL said that. Palin said "They're our next-door neighbors, and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska." Which is correct, from certain parts of Alaska you can Russia with the naked eye.
Who did the United States purchase Alaska from?
The US purchased Alaska from Russia. For more information, see 'Related links' below
Did Alaska own Russia?
No. But Russia owned Alaska.
Country directly west of Alaska?
Russia is directly west of Alaska. There is the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia.
From what country did US buy Alaska?
Alaska was bought from Russia.
Which country had control of Alaska before the US?
Alaska was originally owned by Russia.
Closest point land to land Alaska to Russia?
The water between Alaska and Russia is called the Bering Strait. In the strait there are two islands, Big Diomede and Little Diomede. belongs to the US and Big Diomede belongs to Russia. They are about 2 miles apart, so you can see one from the other. But both are small, featureless, uninhabited islands. So you -can- see Russia from the US but just barely, and there's really not much to see. actually Little Diomede is inhabited year round
How did the US gain possession of Alaska?
The Alaska purchase from Russia by the United States occurred in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward. (see seward's folly) also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_purchase
What ocean separate's Russia and Alaska?
The Bering Strait separates Alaska from Russia
How big is Alaska compared to Russia?
Alaska is about one-fifth the size of Russia.
