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| In 1968, large oil deposits were discovered in Alaska's [[Exclusive economic zone|EEZ]], leading to the 'Alaskan Miracle', a period of fast economic growth and development as new deposits were discovered and exploited. During this time, Alaska experienced an average growth of 4% per annum, one of the fastest on the planet. The Alaskan Miracle began to slow down in 1992 with the [[Japanese asset price bubble|Japanese stock crash]] and Alaska entered into a recession following the [[2007–2008 financial crisis|2008 financial crisis]]. | In 1968, large oil deposits were discovered in Alaska's [[Exclusive economic zone|EEZ]], leading to the 'Alaskan Miracle', a period of fast economic growth and development as new deposits were discovered and exploited. During this time, Alaska experienced an average growth of 4% per annum, one of the fastest on the planet. The Alaskan Miracle began to slow down in 1992 with the [[Japanese asset price bubble|Japanese stock crash]] and Alaska entered into a recession following the [[2007–2008 financial crisis|2008 financial crisis]]. |
| From the end of the Russian Civil War to the modern day, Alaska has been a popular destination for members of the [[Russian opposition]]. Notable people who relocated to Alaska include [[Vladimir Kirillovich]], head of the [[Russian Imperial Family]], [[Alexei Navalny]], a leader of the Russian opposition against [[Putin]] who eventually became president, and [[Mikhail Gorbachev]], who moved to Alaska following the [[breakup of the Soviet Union]]. About 700,000 Russians are estimated to have moved to Alaska since 1922, with about 200,000 of these being caused by the recent [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]. | |
| The modern day political situation of Alaska is contentious. As the Russian Republic, Alaska still maintains its claim as the legitimate government of Russia and does not recognise the [[Russia|Russian Federation]]. It is not recognised by any nation as the legitimate government of Russia and is not a member of any international organisation such as the [[United Nations]], [[NATO]], [[International Monetary Fund|IMF]], [[World Trade Organization|WTO]] or [[North American Free Trade Agreement|NAFTA]]. Since 1991, the [[Dissolution of the Soviet Union|breakup of the Soviet Union]], [[Revolutions of 1989|decline of communism]], and the establishment of the new [[Russia|Russian Federation]], many domestic and international politicians have begun questioning Alaska's continued existence and claim as the Russian Republic. The majority opinions are those which argue for [[Political union|reunification]] with Russia or for the formalisation of [[Alaskan Independence Party|Alaskan independence]] and the establishment of an Alaskan nation separate from Russia. Through this debate, the ruling party, [[Novorossiya|New Russia]], have maintained their claim of being the legitimate Russian government and the ideological and political differences between Alaska and Russia as well as [[Vladimir Putin]] being reasons against unification, stating that Alaska should stand as a 'beacon of Russian Democracy'. | The modern day political situation of Alaska is contentious. As the Russian Republic, Alaska still maintains its claim as the legitimate government of Russia and does not recognise the [[Russia|Russian Federation]]. It is not recognised by any nation as the legitimate government of Russia and is not a member of any international organisation such as the [[United Nations]], [[NATO]], [[International Monetary Fund|IMF]], [[World Trade Organization|WTO]] or [[North American Free Trade Agreement|NAFTA]]. Since 1991, the [[Dissolution of the Soviet Union|breakup of the Soviet Union]], [[Revolutions of 1989|decline of communism]], and the establishment of the new [[Russia|Russian Federation]], many domestic and international politicians have begun questioning Alaska's continued existence and claim as the Russian Republic. The majority opinions are those which argue for [[Political union|reunification]] with Russia or for the formalisation of [[Alaskan Independence Party|Alaskan independence]] and the establishment of an Alaskan nation separate from Russia. Through this debate, the ruling party, [[Novorossiya|New Russia]], have maintained their claim of being the legitimate Russian government and the ideological and political differences between Alaska and Russia as well as [[Vladimir Putin]] being reasons against unification, stating that Alaska should stand as a 'beacon of Russian Democracy'. |
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