'The forgotten empire': When Russia colonised California
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.
TL;DR
- Part of Sonoma was ruled by Tsarist Russia for nearly 30 years.
- This period played a pivotal, though little-known, role in shaping the US.