The classic of the genre - going to Christmas Europe for the winter holidays - has been tried out by many Russians more than once, as are trips to Southeast Asia and Latin America in pursuit of the sun and warm sea. Alaska is gradually becoming a new center of attraction during the New Year holidays. These lands grabbed the attention of the whole world during the opening of gold mines both in the 19th century and today, when many Americans and foreigners flock to the state for both tourist and work purposes, it is here that there is a rare combination of unspoiled nature and a large number of jobs. ...
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Alaska was discovered to the world by a Russian expedition in 1732, while until the end of the century it was mastered by private individuals and only in 1799 the Russian-American company, a monopoly specially established for these regions, took over this region. At the time of the sale of Alaska to the United States, about 2,500 Russians and 60,000 Indians and Eskimos lived in the territory, who were mainly engaged in furs.
On March 30, 1867, the sale of Russian Alaska took place - the Russian envoy of Austrian origin Eduard Stekl signed a sale agreement and received a check for $ 7.2 million. Historians argue that it was Stekl, who was very indifferent to the interests of Russia, who persuaded Alexander II to this event. Some sources claim that the amount of the transaction never reached Russia, according to other sources, the funds were spent on the development of railway transport in the country.
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Today Alaska is the largest US state in the north of the country, which borders Russia by sea in the west and Canada in the east, covering an area of over 1.7 million square kilometers. The capital city Juneau was founded shortly after the transition of these lands to the American flag in 1881, when gold deposits were discovered in Alaska, then oil and gas, diamonds and platinum were found here in large quantities. Thanks to these natural resources, Alaska has become one of the richest states.
There are active volcanoes, which sometimes give rise to new ones, sometimes forming whole valleys covered with ash - the most famous is the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Alaska is famous for its picturesque nature: in addition to mountains and pristine forests, there are over 3 million lakes and 3000 rivers on the territory, the northern part of the state is covered by tundra, and forests grow in the south. But it was on the territory of this state in 1964 that the strongest earthquake in the history of the United States was recorded, as a result of which 115 people died, and it took ten years to restore the destruction.
The territory of Alaska is distinguished by a varied climate: if Anchorage has a stable mild, windless winter and warm summers, then in Ferbensk, located in another part of the state, it is frosty and dry in winter, but very hot in summer.
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Juneau
Juneau, the capital of Alaska and bordering Canada, today has a population of 30,000, while southern Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, has more than 300,000. Active development in Juneau was completed in the early 30s of the last century, and when Alaska acquired state status, this city was proclaimed its capital, which greatly contributed to the further growth in the number of citizens. The next influx of population came in the 70s, when the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline was being built, but in the 80s the growth of new residents in the city stopped. 90% of the capital is from forests, mountains and taiga, so the decline in its popularity is easily explained. But the city is active in the tourism sector, as cruise ships stop in Juneau from May to September, which brings tangible income to the locals.
Anchorage
Anchorage, which was founded in 1915, is today the headquarters of major oil and coal companies in the United States, thanks to which this city has become a leader in the state real estate market - about 42% of Alaska's population lives here, second only to New York in this indicator. In the 1920s, a railway was built here, on the basis of which the city's economy developed. Then air transportation of goods and military equipment appeared here, in the 30s an airfield was opened, and in the 40s the Elmenford Air Force Base was built. In 1951, an international airport opens in Anchorage, thanks to which new residents from many parts of the world arrive in the city. Now Anchorage is called the "city of light" in winter and "city of flowers" in summer. Surrounded by mountains and the third largest park in the United States, there are numerous museums, galleries, a world hydroplane center, and ski resorts.
Rates
Fans of breathtaking views can purchase new 100-150 sqm two-bedroom apartments in Anchorage for $ 300,000 - $ 500,000. As elsewhere, pricing depends on the size of the building's housing, its location, year of construction and technical condition. A newly built house with 4 bedrooms and a garage will cost approximately $ 400,000. For an amount not exceeding $ 300,000, you can buy a three-bedroom house that was built a couple of decades ago.
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Recently, more and more foreigners have begun to turn their attention to real estate in Juneau, where the average cost of apartments is $ 140,000 - $ 160,000, and houses are sold for $ 200,000 - $ 250,000. Typically, the cost of residential real estate in Anchorage starts at $ 150,000 and can go up to several million. At the same time, there is a great variety in the local housing market - houses, townhouses, condominiums and duplexes.
Buyers of real estate in Alaska buy it not only for themselves, but also for rent. It is in Juneau and Anchorage, where both US citizens and citizens of other states rush to work, that housing for long-term rent is most in demand. The average cost of renting an apartment is 800-1000 dollars, renting a house will cost 1200-2000 dollars. The impressive flow of foreigners who come to Alaska at any time of the year (skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, etc.) provides a stable demand for short-term rental housing.
