Where were most of Russia's major territorial gains in the nineteenth century?

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Most of Russia's major territorial gains in the nineteenth century were in Central Asia, including the conquest of the Caucasus region, the annexation of Georgia and Azerbaijan, and the subjugation of Central Asian khanates such as Bukhara and Khiva. While Russia did gain territory in Eastern Europe (such as the annexation of Poland and parts of Finland) and Pacific region of Asia (such as the acquisition of Alaska), these gains were not as significant or numerous as those in Central Asia. Russia did not make any major territorial gains in Northern Europe or the Baltic Republics in the nineteenth century.

Where Were Most of Russia's Major Territorial Gains in the Nineteenth