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.
Russia's expansion eastward into the Asian side of the Pacific was driven by a desire to enhance its trade network. In 1847, Governor Nikolai Muraviev prioritized the Amur River as a key strategic location for this purpose.