Adam Johann von Krusenstern

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Adam Johann von Krusenstern (1770–1846) was a Russian explorer and navigator, often best known for leading the first Russian circumnavigation of the globe from 1803 to 1806. His journey, which was officially sponsored by the Russian Empire, aimed to explore new trade routes and establish maritime connections, particularly for commerce with Japan and other regions in the Pacific.

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