Which of the following was once a part of russia before it was sold to the united states?

Alaska

Explanation:

On March 30, 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire for 7.2 million U.S. dollars, or approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km^2). The area went through several administrative changes before becoming organized as a territory on May 11, 1912.

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