[Verginius Rufus]

There was a connection between Russia and Canada? Where was Alaska while that was happening?

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

There was a connection, but it happened sometime before there was Russia or Canada.

If you take the view that there was a connection between what is NOW Canada and Russia, you could argue that Alaska was recently part of Russia, so no need to get all unsettled about a lost puzzle piece.

That said, Ave Atque Vale And Good night!

[JimRed]

Where was Alaska while that was happening?

It was earmarked to become part of Russia under the appropriate political conditions? So it wasn't Alaska yet...