The end of the Baranov Era brought many changes to Russian-America. The colony was administered by the Russian Navy, becoming more organized and closely controlled by St. Petersburg. Cultural life flourished, and Russian religion and education spread. Russian expansion changed directions from the coast to the interior. There were no new major conflicts with Native Alaskans. The economy looked towards new ventures as the fur trade slowed.

This chapter will examine the significant developments of the final period of Russian-American history (1818-1867) and life in the colony during this time. It will also examine the old and new challenges that eventually led Russia to sell the land of Alaska to the United States.

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