The windmill was based on blueprints from one like it built by Russian settlers at Fort Ross nearly 200 years ago.

FORBES: Russian Billionaire Vekselberg's Non-Oil Endeavor: Raising Funds For A California State Park

Vekselberg established the Renova Fort Ross Foundation in the U.S. in 2010 to support Fort Ross, which is a state historic park.

FORBES: Russian Billionaire Vekselberg's Non-Oil Endeavor: Raising Funds For A California State Park

This year we together celebrate the 200th anniversary of Fort Ross in California, which was founded by Russian settlers and underscores the historic ties between our countries.

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