At that time, Russia had expanded towards the Asian side of the Pacific. In 1847, the appointed Governor, Nikolai Muraviev, was determined to expand Russian trade and fixed on the Amur River, its boundary with China, as the key geostrategic location.
During that period, Russia's reach extended eastward into the Asian side of the Pacific Ocean. In 1847, Governor Nikolai Muraviev was tasked with expanding Russian commerce and designated the Amur River, bordering China, as a crucial geopolitical point.