In 2015, Totma celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Kuskov, a townsman from Totma who founded the southernmost Russian settlement on the American continent, Fort Ross. Ivan Kuskov, who completed the glorious era of Totma's seafarers, was an outstanding figure of his time and a talented diplomat, thanks to whom the Russian-American Company actively developed.

The memory of Ivan Kuskov is still preserved on the American continent. Some Native American tribes, who cherish their ethnic identity and culture, consider Kuskov a national hero. He often sheltered representatives of Native tribes from aggressive Spaniards within the walls of Fort Ross. Guests from the USA, including representatives of the National Historic Park "Fort Ross" and members of the Kashaya Pomo and Coastal Miwok tribes, have visited Totma multiple times.

The Ivan Kuskov House Museum, the first museum of "Russian America" in Russia, introduces visitors to gifts from these guests and other exhibits dedicated to the Russian-American history of the city. Various events are held here annually, among which the most significant is "Russian America Day," celebrated on the last Sunday of July. The museum's exhibition tells about the life and activities of Ivan Kuskov, including documents, letters, portraits, and items from his era. In front of the house museum, a bust of the navigator created by N.N. Mukhataeva is installed, along with works made by artisans during the wooden sculpture festivals "Living History."