Why Russia sold Alaska to the United States - Financial or Geopolitical strategy?

In the 16th century after the Mongol defeat, Russia began pursuing a policy of expansion. Russia continued to expand eastward to increase its population, benefit from taxes, and control the lucrative fur trade of the time.

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