Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin has issued a series of directives aimed at updating the Strategy for the Development of Russia's Arctic Zone and ensuring national security in this strategically important macro-region. Proposals for the updated strategy are to be submitted to the government by May 20, 2025.
The Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic is tasked with evaluating the implementation of the strategy from 2020 to 2024 as part of its preparation. It must update the goals, objectives, and target indicators of the strategy in response to emerging challenges, develop scenarios and assess risks for the Arctic Zone’s development, and create a detailed management model for implementing the strategy.
The Ministry of Construction has until March 1, 2025, to examine the design, construction, and financing of emergency rescue infrastructure in the settlement of Khatanga in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. This includes plans for joint deployment of units from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), the Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA), and municipal rescue services.
The Ministry of Construction and the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic will propose legislative solutions by May 20, 2025, for relocating residents of multi-apartment buildings in the Arctic Zone that are largely unoccupied, with subsequent conservation of these buildings.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade must assess the capacity of enterprises involved in servicing and repairing Arctic fleet vessels. This includes analyzing current and projected demand for ship repair services, the adequacy of existing facilities, and the feasibility of upgrading and expanding dockyard capacities. A comprehensive ship repair program for Arctic vessels is to be developed by June 1, 2025.
Additional directives from the session include integrating data on permafrost zones into the unified digital platform “National Spatial Data System” and forecasting workforce needs for the Arctic region’s economy.
The strategic session on the development of Russia’s Arctic Zone took place on October 22. Mikhail Mishustin reminded participants that the Arctic accounts for more than a quarter of Russia’s total territory, home to approximately 2.5 million people and spanning 20,000 km of maritime borders. It is rich in natural resources, including natural gas, oil, platinum-group metals, copper, titanium, and other minerals.
“Despite the challenging climate conditions, the Arctic is highly attractive for investment. At the President’s direction, we are implementing mechanisms to boost entrepreneurial activity and building the necessary infrastructure,” emphasized the Prime Minister.
Nearly 1,000 projects with a total investment of around 2 trillion rubles—primarily private investments—are currently being implemented with government support. Tens of thousands of new jobs are being created, Mishustin noted.
He stressed the importance of continuing to create comfortable, high-quality living conditions and a favourable business environment in the Arctic Zone to unlock the macro-region’s full economic potential.
Source: Russian Government.
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