First Russian circumnavigation (nonfiction)
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The first Russian circumnavigation of the Earth took place from August 1803 to August 1806. It was sponsored by Count Nikolay Rumyantsev, funded by the Russian-American Company, and was headed by Adam Johann von Krusenstern. In addition to its exploratory goals, the expedition was also meant to help establish diplomatic and economic relations between Russia and Japan, for which the party included a large diplomatic delegation headed by Court Chamberlain and Ambassador Nikolai Rezanov.
- Nikolay Rumyantsev (nonfiction)
- Adam Johann von Krusenstern (nonfiction)
- Nikolai Rezanov (nonfiction)
- First Russian circumnavigation @ Wikipedia