Fur trade Russia exported raw furs, consisting in most cases of the pelts of martens, beavers, wolves, foxes, squirrels and hares. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, Russians began to settle in Siberia, a region rich in many mammal fur species, such as Arctic fox, lynx, sable, sea otter and stoat (ermine). In a search for the prized sea otter pelts, first used in China, and later for the northern fur seal, the Russian Empire expanded into North America, notably Alaska. From the 17th through the second half of the 19th century, Russia was the world's largest supplier of fur. The fur
Indian Paintbrush (production company) Indian Paintbrush (production company) Indian Paintbrush is an American film production company owned by businessman Steven M. Rales based in Santa Monica, California. Indian Paintbrush specializes in the production and distribution of mainly comedy-drama and romantic films. Since 2007 with The Darjeeling Limited, Indian Paintbrush has had a production credit for each of filmmaker Wes Anderson's films – of which, The Grand Budapest Hotel has been nominated at the Academy Awards for Best Picture. Furthermore, Indian Paintbrush has a long-term deal with Fox Searchlight. Other films produced include Stoker, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Seeking a Friend