Why didn't Russia Also Scramble Africa? (Short Animated Documentary)

Summary by Krater

This video explores why the Russian Empire, despite its extensive imperial ambitions, did not participate in the scramble for Africa. It concludes that Russia lacked proximity, financial resources, and strategic interest, leading to its minor colonization attempt in New Moscow failing quickly.

From the video

Answers: Why didn't Russia take part in the scramble for Africa?

• Russian imperialism
• scramble for Africa
• Berlin Conference
• Nikolai Ashinov
• New Moscow

What it concludes

• Russia's imperial ambitions were better aimed at conquering and subjugating its immediate neighbors.
• Russia had no quick means to access the African continent due to geographical and logistical barriers.
• Many African colonies were not profitable on their own, and Russia was not flush with cash in the 19th century.
• Nikolai Ashinov's colonization attempt at New Moscow failed because the French had already laid claim to the area and the Russians were expelled.