The “Tyumen-Sabetta-China” voyage is a symbolic event

When I was on this voyage, I was told in general terms that it is very important. Of course, back in Soviet times our vessels crossed the northern routes frequently, but it was rare they went so far to the east. Typically, the destination was no further than Tiksi or Pevek. They went to China, but as a rule, using the southern seas, and using the northern ones was very rare.

02.09.2013 00:00

Construction of Sabetta seaport will require unique technologies

Currently, a large-scale project on the construction of the seaport Sabetta is being implemented on Yamal. The project will utilize unique engineering solutions.

15.07.2013 00:00

Canada has an ambitious program of chairmanship of the Arctic Council

Over the next two years, Canada will preside over the Arctic Council. The key theme of this presidency will be the social and economic development for the benefit of the indigenous peoples of the North.

24.07.2018 14:43

The "Tyumen — Sabetta — China" expedition will provide impetus for mutually beneficial collaboration between Russia and China

China is a strategically important commercial partner for Russia. This has been predetermined by a multitude of factors, which include close geographic proximity, the large capacities of both countries' markets and the absence of significant political differences. Close commercial relations were already founded during the Soviet period, and the historically well-established high level of trade is maintained to this day. There is every reason to presume that this amount will only increase in the future.

04.06.2013 00:00

The Arctic marine transportation system is essential

The Arctic is the most important strategic region, a zone of interests of many countries. The proactive development of transportation system is absolutely necessary for the sustainable economic development of its Russian part. The transportation system must provide reliable means of transportation, adequate living standards on the northern territories of Russia, as well as accelerated development of mineral deposits and the development of Arctic transit. The Arctic marine transportation system providing transportation along the Northern Sea Route plays the essential role in it.

22.05.2013 00:00

The Arctic, our home and future

In April of this year, the representatives of the eight Arctic States, including my colleagues, Arctic ambassadors, visited the North Pole where they took group photos against the backdrop of the eight national flags and the Arctic Council flag. In my opinion, this is a milestone event.

08.05.2013 00:00

The expedition Tymen-Sabetta-China will give additional impulse to the development of the northern regions’ infrastructure

In the summer of 2013, the Ural federal district authorities are planning to deliver the first commercial freight to China via the Northern Sea Route. The utilization rate of the Northern Sea Route and the intensive development of this transportation corridor in the direction of the Asian-Pacific region and India, would open to Russia new opportunities for further development of polar territories and allow to create or upgrade already existing workplaces.

24.04.2013 00:00

The Arctic co-operation with China could stimulate Russia’s economic growth

In the recent years, the Arctic region has been the center of world’s attention. The Nordic countries already lead a very quiet but serious race for the dominance in the areas adjacent to Arctic. This process is being joined by the states not exactly associated with the polar latitudes: India, Italy, South Korea. The great interest in the polar region is expressed by China, which has its own solid reasons for it.

05.04.2013 00:00

Yamalkan race could become a world sporting event

The snowmobile marathon Yamalkan, which took place on March 23 in Salekhard, has a prospect plan, according to which, by the year 2020, it would include about 500 athletes. I think this is how it is really going to be.

28.03.2013 00:00

Indigenous peoples of the North need a platform for dialogue with the government and the public

Two weeks before the VII Congress of Indigenous Peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East, which will begin on March 27 in Salekhard, the Association that represents the interests of those peoples resumed its work after a nearly six-month hiatus.

22.03.2013 00:00

For tourists the North is something exotic, but for the indigenous people living there it is their beloved homeland

The global community has recently become increasingly interested in the Arctic, because the region has deposits “of every mineral in the periodic table”. The exploration and development of Arctic territories will be a priority for Russia. The rich deposits of oil and gas will not only have to be developed, but comfortable living conditions will also have to be created for local residents and, above all, the indigenous people of the Far North.

15.03.2013 00:00

Yamalkan is a super event

On March 23, Yamal will hold the largest snowmobile marathon in Russia, Yamalkan-2013, which will be attended by about 120 racers from Russia, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. The competition will be held in two categories: sport snowmobiles and utility snowmobiles.

07.03.2013 00:00

Constituent subjects of the Arctic Zone should retain powers for goods deliveries to the Northern territories

In March, the draft federal law On the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation developed by the Ministry of Regional Development will be submitted to the State Duma. The creators of the draft law do not deny that the law will be a framework law; it contains many reference rules.

28.02.2013 00:00

Whaling must be regulated

On February 19, the global community celebrates the World Whale Day, the day of protection of not only whales, but all marine mammals as well. Currently, there exists a ban on commercial whaling, established by the International Whaling Commission in 1986.

22.02.2013 00:00

The Shtokman project has been postponed, not abandoned, and will be implemented on a new basis

Today, the global industry potential allows us to equip the Shtokman field. We have made definite assessments, came up with competitive offers, proven not only technical capabilities to develop this field, but assured the market readiness as well.

11.02.2013 00:00