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Russian Flag on Herald Island Sparks Arctic Interest
The Krassin crew plants a flag on Herald Island, Arctic Ocean, noting uninhabited shores with abundant wildlife and potential resources. Russia eyes fur, later oil and gold, while Standard Oil already scouts Arctic wells. The piece contrasts imperial aims with American drift, predicting future wealth and geopolitical shifts.
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Herald Island
Arctic
Krassin
Siberia
Alaska
Russia
Arctic Ocean
Standard Oil