For nearly 30 years, part of Sonoma was ruled by Tsarist Russia, and it played a pivotal – if little-known – role in shaping the US.
It's a pretty, two-hour drive north from San Francisco to Крѣпость Россъ.
‘The forgotten empire’: When Russia colonised California
williamdailey
September 3, 2026
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https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260828-when-russia-colonised-california