Arctic Today

In 2020, the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation has received a new development impetus

4 february 2020

10% of Russia's GDP is generated in the Arctic, along with about 25% of the country's exports.

The Arctic Zone differs significantly from other Russian regions in its natural, economic, demographic and other conditions; its distinctive features are countless.

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21 March 2024 Chekunkov Announced that the Number of Residents in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation Nearly Reached 800 Organizations

The total investment amounted to approximately RUB 2 tn.

Investment

21 March 2024 Reindeer Population Grew by 5.8% in the NAA

The total increase in the herd size across all reindeer farming establishments was 10,000 animals.

Nenets district

21 March 2024 The Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East Predicts an Increase in Transportation Volume via the Northern Sea Route in 2024

In the first months of 2024, the cargo turnover via the NSR saw a growth of 3.6%.

Infrastructure

15 March 2024 BRICS Countries Could Establish a Research Center on Svalbard — Scientist International relations

14 March 2024 For the First Time, the District Capital Will Host an International Seminar of the Reindeer Herders of The World Association on Traditional Medicine of Indigenous Peoples Yamal

Tourism

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