Russian America
On the 15th of March, 1812, under the Californian sky, Russian colonists led by Ivan Kuskov founded Fort Ross. It wasn’t just an outpost, but a symbol of power and desire for new horizons.
Fort Ross became the southern stronghold of Russian America, where, under the leadership of Alexander Baranov, the first ruler of the settlements, the colonists worked for the glory of the Fatherland. Baranov, a man of iron will, inspired his compatriots to feats, strengthening the Russian presence in the New World.
The Russian-American company, created by the will of the Emperor, led navigators and pioneers to new lands. They built, traded and prayed, leaving a trace of the Russian soul in faraway California.
Fort Ross is a memory of how the Russians, with God's help, traveled thousands of miles to establish their presence under foreign skies. This is an example of the courage, loyalty and greatness of the our people!
Ego Sum Ostium! 😎