Who did Alaska belong to prior to the US?

Answer 1

No country is owned by Alaska. Alaska owns only Alaska, including all of the lands and waters within its borders, and for Alaska to extend its claim any further would be a violation of Clause 3 of Article IV of the U. S. Constitution.

Answer 2

I wouldn't say "ruled" exactly... but Russia once owned Alaska.

Answer 3

Yes it belonged to Russia until 1867.

Answer 4

Russia.