Who lived in fort Ross?

Fort Ross was a Russian settlement established in California in 1812, primarily inhabited by Russian fur traders and their families. It served as a base for the Russian-American Company, which sought to exploit the region's resources, particularly sea otter pelts. Indigenous peoples, such as the Coast Miwok and Kashaya Pomo, also lived in the area, and some engaged with the Russian settlers through trade and labor. Over time, Fort Ross became a site of cultural exchange between the Russians and the Native American tribes.