Welcome to asia, where the heart of the continent beats. Lets tell you what this day is memorable for in history right now. Hello. Exactly 200 years ago, the seventeenth. In april 1824 , the russianamerican treaty on alaska was signed. Opened to the old world by a russian expedition, alaska had been russian for almost a century when suddenly American Companies began to appear here. Often they also armed the natives to fight russian settlements. After long negotiations, it was possible to conclude a convention on friendly relations, trade, navigation and fishing. The document fixed the southern border of the russian empires possession in alaska. 40 minutes north latitude, they also agreed that for at least 10 years both russian and american ships could sail along the Pacific Coast and fish there. Both sides were prohibited from selling any weapons, ammunition, or alcoholic beverages to local residents. The document was signed in st. Petersburg by Russian Foreign minister karl nisselrode
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