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Territorial evolution of Russia from 1547 to 1725. The borders of Russia changed through military conquests and by ideological and political unions from the 16th century.
Russia followed the United States, Britain, and France in establishing relations with Japan, and, together with Britain and France, Russia obtained concessions from China consequent to the Second Opium War (1856–1860).
Interactive map showing how Russia's borders have changed over the centuries.
Between 1858 and 1860, the Russian Empire annexed territories adjoining the Amur River belonging to the Chinese Qing dynasty through the imposition of unequal treaties.
A collection of historical maps covering the Russian history from its beginning to our days, including also the history of the Soviet Union.
Media in category "1860s maps of the Russian Empire" The following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. 1860 map - Karte der europäischen Türkei und des Gebiets des Schwarzen Meeres, enthaltend einen grossen Theil Klein-Asiens, Süd-Russlands, einen Theil Persiens u.
The map is color-coded to show the extent of the Russian Empire in 1800, the territories added since 1800, and the Chinese territory occupied by Russia between 1870 and 1881. The map shows the railways in the region, including the Trans–Siberian Railway from St. Petersburg to its termination at Chita to the east of Lake Baikal.
