In what year did Bering join the Russian Navy?
1704
1699
1710
1720
Answer
In 1704, Vitus Bering joined the Russian Navy, embarking on a career that would lead him to become one of history's most renowned explorers. Bering's naval service provided the foundation for his later expeditions, which expanded Russia's reach across the vast expanse of Siberia and into the uncharted waters of the North Pacific.
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