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05/03/2025
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In Murmansk, The North Pole and The Widows’ Village will be screened as part of the cultural programme of the 6th International Arctic Forum ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ (26–27 March 2025). These films talk about the inextricable link between the past and the present, about the heroism of Russian people imprinted in stories of unity, resilience and love for the Motherland. The Forum will be held under the motto ‘To Live in the North’ and will become a unique platform for discussing important issues of life and development of the Arctic region of Russia.
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04/03/2025
The master plans for 16 Arctic support settlements will be front and centre at the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum (IAF), scheduled for 26–27 March in Murmansk. Discussion of the implementation of the plans will be taking place as part of the business programme track dedicated to ‘The Arctic and the Northern Sea Route: Developing Key Settlements’. The Forum is being organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation. ...
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04/03/2025
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As part of the business programme of the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum, which will be held on 26–27 March in Murmansk, the key results of the 8th International Scientific and Practical Conference ‘Polar Bear Universe: Effective Cooperation in the Arctic’ will be presented.
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03/03/2025
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The architecture of the business programme of the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum (IAF), which will be held on 26–27 March in Murmansk with the slogan ‘To Live in the North’, is now available on the official website of the event. The Forum is being organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian government.
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24/02/2025
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The Arctic is a region that requires special innovative solutions. The creation and use of advanced materials, such as cold-resistant steels and frost-resistant seals, are becoming a prerequisite for successfully developing this strategically important region, bolstering Russia’s energy potential, and developing the Northern Sea Route.
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19/02/2025
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The 3rd Caspian Economic Forum was held in Tehran. The event became an important platform for strengthening cooperation between the countries of the region and identified promising areas of transport infrastructure development, including within the framework of the North–South international transport corridor, which provides transport connectivity in the region and also connects North–West Russia with Southeast Asia and African countries.
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16/02/2025
During a Q&A call-in show, Murmansk Region Governor Andrey Chibis stated that the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum (IAF) would stimulate the development of the Murmansk Region. At the start of the show, he paid special attention to issues related to holding the International Arctic Forum, which is scheduled for 26–27 March 2025, as well as the 51st Murmansk Marathon on 29–30 March. Local residents were interested in how these events might affect the development of the region and its infrastructure. ...
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15/02/2025
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The Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation Mikhail Degtyarev stated live on the Match TV channel on 15 February that the annual ski marathon will take place in Murmansk on the previously planned dates: “The Murmansk Ski Marathon, which was planned for 29–30 March, will be held on the originally planned dates. The decision has been made. The Murmansk Region governor and I have done a lot of work to analyse the Arctic capital’s logistical capabilities. The race will take place.”
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11/02/2025
A meeting has been held in Moscow between Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation, Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum, and Vladislav Maslennikov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of European Affairs, Russia’s Senior Official to the Arctic Council. ...
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07/02/2025
The Organizing Committee of the 6th ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum (IAF), which will take place in Murmansk on 26–27 March 2025, held its first meeting in Moscow. The meeting was chaired by Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District, and Chairman of the IAF Organizing Committee Yury Trutnev. ...
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29/01/2025
The Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic and the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation are working together to implement the Muravyov-Amursky 2030 Management Programme, providing training for civil servants and development institutions in the Russian Far East. ...
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28/01/2025
A meeting has been held in Moscow between Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation, Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the ‘Arctic – Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum, and Andrey Chibis, Governor of the Murmansk Region. ...
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22/01/2025
“The sixth International Arctic Forum ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ will be held in Murmansk on 26–27 March, marking the first time the city has hosted the event. The choice of venue is no coincidence: Murmansk Region is one of the few Russian regions that is located entirely in the Arctic zone, as well as the largest economic zone in the world with a single set of tax and administrative preferences. ...
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11/08/2023
The winners of the ArcTech Data contest included projects to analyse mining risk, assess tourism demand for the optimal development of infrastructure, and improve medical care in the Arctic. The ArcTech Data contest, which took place in St. Petersburg on 11 August 11, is part of the 2023 Arctic Technology Contest (ArcTech) and among the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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09/08/2023
Participants in the business programme of the Bering Strait Festival in Anadyr, Chukotka Autonomous Area, discussed the development of Arctic tourism, the creation of new tourist products as the industry shifts towards domestic routes, and new opportunities for the hospitality industry in the Far North. The event is part of the plan of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. Chairmanship events are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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08/08/2023
Digital service projects for the Arctic and the winners of the ArcTech Data contest will be presented in St. Petersburg on 11 August. Of the 110 contestants, 20 IT teams were selected to participate in the final round, where they will present their developments in urban studies, ecology, and tourism. ArcTech Data is part of the 2023 Arctic Technology Contest (ArcTech) and is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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31/07/2023
The Bering Strait Festival is slated to take place in Chukotka on 4–11 August. The festival programme will consist of business sessions, sporting competitions, and study tours for journalists and tourism industry professionals. The event is being held as part of the plan for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. Chairmanship events are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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19/07/2023
For the first time ever, Russian researchers had the opportunity to employ UAVs for the collection of data on debris along the coast of the Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Arctic Ocean during the Arctic Floating University 2023 Scientific and Educational Expedition. The research was carried out between 23 June and 15 July on the Professor Molchanov vessel as part of the plan for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. Chairmanship events are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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18/07/2023
The Teriberka Arctic Festival welcomed 15,000 guests in 2023, a 150% increase over the previous year. The event featured 16 artists, 50 masterclasses and related activities, seven professionally guided festival walking tours, and two trail runs. The festival took place on 15–16 July in the village of the same name in Murmansk Oblast as part of Russia’s plan for the chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. Chairmanship events are operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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13/07/2023
Participants in the business programme of the 8th Teriberka Arctic Festival, which will take place on 15–16 July in the Murmansk Region, will discuss the development of the tourism industry in the Far North. The Festival is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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11/07/2023
The 8th Teriberka Arctic Festival will showcase the menu ‘From the Arctic to the Far East’ and the 32 participants who took part in preparing dishes for the menu. The Festival will take place on 15–16 July in the Murmansk Region as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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03/07/2023
Representatives of the diplomatic corps of 16 Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern states took part in a fact-finding tour of Murmansk Region on 26–29 June. The diplomats were introduced to opportunities for cooperation and key Russian Arctic development projects. The event was part of the plan for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. Chairmanship events are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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20/06/2023
Creation of a comfortable urban environment, development of Arctic tourism, use of modern technology in the Arctic and other topics are to be discussed at the second forum-festival “The Arctic. The Ice Has Broken” in Murmansk on 22–25 June as part of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The operator of the Chairmanship events is the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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17/06/2023
Sustainable development of the Far North was discussed at the Arctic: Territory of Dialogue stand at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The business programme of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic included some 15 events covering such topics as international cooperation, creation of new supply chains, environmental conservation, tourism and others. ...
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17/06/2023
The Soul of Russia International Festival of the Peoples of the North was held during the SPIEF 2023 at the Lenfilm studio. The aim of the Soul of Russia Festival is to increase the contribution made by the creative industries into the Russian economy and to promote national values globally, while also supporting development of the creative sector. The is one of the events scheduled to take place during Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, the events operator being the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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16/06/2023
Conservation of ecological systems in the Arctic and the prospects for developing specially protected natural areas were discussed at the session “The Russian Arctic – Focal point. Protected Areas in the 21st Century” held during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The event was part of Russia's chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, the operator of the chairmanship events being the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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05/06/2023
The ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ booth will serve as a key platform for discussions about the Arctic agenda at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which will be held on 14–17 June. The business programme of the exposition of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic includes approximately 15 events dedicated to the most important areas concerning the development of the Far North, some of which will be held as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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29/05/2023
Participants of the session ‘Prospects for Cooperation in the Sustainable Development of the Arctic within BRICS’, held as part of the Think Arctic – Think Global international project in Moscow, discussed the outlook for BRICS member nations to collaborate on joint projects in the Arctic. ...
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10/05/2023
Approximately 10,000 people attended the Power of Colour Festival at the Big Wood Ski Resort in the Murmansk Region city of Kirovsk. The festival took place on 6–7 May as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. The main goal of the festival was to promote Arctic tourism. ...
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04/05/2023
The ‘Soul of Russia. International Festival of the Peoples of the North’ and the Creative Industries EXPO will take place at the Lenfilm film studio during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on 14–17 June. Visitors will be able to see the achievements of representatives of Russia’s creative industries with an emphasis on regional and ethnic features. The festival’s discussion and cultural programmes are part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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02/05/2023
Arkhangelsk will host the first Conference on Bioresources and Fisheries in the Arctic on 11–12 May. The event will serve as a platform for a dialogue between representatives of the government, science, and business. The meeting participants will discuss effective mechanisms to develop the fishery industry in the Arctic region and measures to preserve the ecosystem in high latitudes. The conference will be held as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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26/04/2023
Participants in the session ‘Prospects for Russian-Brazilian Scientific Cooperation in the Sustainable Development of the Arctic’ of the Think Arctic – Think Global project, which took place in Moscow, discussed Russian-Brazilian cooperation in science and other areas. The project is being implemented jointly by the Roscongress Foundation and the HSE Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies. ...
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23/04/2023
Participants in the International Forum of Associations and Consortiums of the Northern Territories, which was held in Tomsk on 20–22 April, discussed prospects for the implementation of joint projects by Arctic organizations. The event is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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20/04/2023
The first ArcTech Arctic Technology Competition opened on 14 April as part of the ‘ArcTech: Science and Technology for Arctic Development’ Research and Training Forum. The competition was organized by Vostokgosplan with the support of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rosatom State Corporation, the Arkhangelsk Region government, and Northern (Arctic) Federal University. ...
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19/04/2023
Participants in the session ‘Prospects for Russian-Brazilian Scientific Cooperation in the Sustainable Development of the Arctic’ of the Think Arctic – Think Global project, which will be held in Moscow on 19 April, will discuss the current state of Russian-Brazilian cooperation in the Arctic and possible ways to further develop such interaction. ...
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17/04/2023
Participants in the Arctic Tourism Week Interregional Forum, which took place on 9–13 April in Norilsk, discussed the principles of the sustainable development of the tourism industry in the Far North, the impact that the development of the hospitality industry and urban master planning could have on the regions of Russia’s Arctic zone, measures to support entrepreneurs, and new trends in the creation of tourism products. The event, which was held as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, was organized by the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic, the Norilsk Municipal Administration, and the Norilsk Development Agency. The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council. ...
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14/04/2023
The Big Wood ski resort in the Murmansk Region city of Kirovsk will host the Power of Colour Festival for the first time on 6–7 May. The main purpose of the event is to promote Arctic tourism. The festival will take place as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council, which are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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11/04/2023
Members of the Russian extreme team RGO Expo led by explorer Bogdan Bulychev have completed the Arctic stage of the Cape Chelyuskin – Cape Piai international expedition after travelling from Yakutsk to the northernmost point of Eurasia and back. The expedition took place as part of the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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07/04/2023
The Safe Arctic 2023 experimental research exercises took place in nine regions of Russia’s Arctic zone on 6–7 April. The exercises were held as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. They were organized and coordinated by the Russian Ministry for Civil Defence, Emergency Situations, and the Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM) with the support of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic. The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of the chairmanship. ...
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04/04/2023
The business programme of the Arctic Tourism Week Interregional Forum includes 12 business sessions and discussions on ways to create a tourism product in the Arctic, master planning, measures to support entrepreneurs in this regard, as well as other sustainable development themes for the travel industry in the regions of the Far North. The forum will be held on 9–13 April in Norilsk as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The Forum is being organized by the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic and the Norilsk City Administration. The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of the chairmanship. ...
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31/03/2023
Participants in the Arctic Tourism Week Interregional Forum, which will be held on 9–13 April in Norilsk as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, will discuss the development of tourism, infrastructure, and transport in the high latitudes of Russia as well as special features of tourism in the regions of the Russian North. The event is being organized by the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic and the Norilsk City Administration. The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council. ...
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30/03/2023
Interagency experimental research exercises of the forces and means of the Unified State System of Prevention and Response to Emergencies in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation (Safe Arctic 2023) will be conducted on 6–7 April in nine regions of Russia’s Arctic zone. The exercises will be organized and coordinated by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. ...
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29/03/2023
A Russian extreme team led by explorer Bogdan Bulychev has reached the northernmost point of Eurasia as part of the Cape Chelyuskin – Cape Piai international expedition. They were the first to reach Cape Chelyuskin by car after driving the entire route exclusively by land without any support. The expedition is part of the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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24/03/2023
Participants in the Research and Training Conference on Climate Change and Permafrost Melting, which took place in Yakutsk on 22–24 March, discussed issues concerning the sustainability of the natural and technical systems of permafrost. The conference was held as part of the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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23/03/2023
Participants in the business programme of the Golden Raven Arctic International Film Festival, which took place on 21–23 March in Murmansk, discussed the development of northern cinema. The discussions were held in the run-up to the Golden Raven Festival, which will be held in April in the city of Chukotka Autonomous District city of Anadyr. ...
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22/03/2023
The scientific and technical developments of Russia’s leading educational and research organizations will be presented at the ‘Innovations and Technologies in the Arctic’ Youth Forum, which will be held on 23–24 March in St. Petersburg as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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21/03/2023
Various aspects of cooperation between the state, business and society to ensure sustainable development of the Russian Arctic Zone were discussed at the Polar Bear Universe International Scientific and Practical Conference held on 15–17 March in Anadyr and Moscow. The results of a decade of research into Arctic biodiversity (2012–2022) were also presented. The event came under the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The operator of the Chairmanship events is the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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16/03/2023
Representatives of the scientific community of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, China, India, Brazil, the United States, and Japan will take part in the Climate Change and Permafrost Melting Research and Training Conference, which will take place in Yakutsk on 22–24 March as part of the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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09/03/2023
Russia’s About Travel extreme team led by explorer Bogdan Bulychev will conduct an expedition to Cape Chelyuskin, the northernmost point of Eurasia. The main goals of the expedition are to promote tourism in Russia’s Far Eastern and Arctic regions, as well as to develop routes for foreign tourists. The expedition will take place as part of the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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06/03/2023
Participants in the plenary session of the 8th International Conference ‘The Arctic: Sustainable Development’ discussed the key programmes and projects of Russia’s two-year chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the implementation of the Development Strategy of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation until 2035, the modernization of the labour market in the Russian Arctic, as well as the role of Indigenous peoples in ensuring progressive change in the Arctic regions. ...
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Spirit of Fire Film Festival to Feature Multimedia Exhibition of ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ Project
03/03/2023
The multimedia exhibition ‘Artists Inspired by the Arctic. Artists Born by the North’, which is part of the ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ audio-visual project, will be held at the Spirit of Fire Film Festival in Khanty-Mansiysk on 3–6 March. The ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ project is dedicated to Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of the chairmanship. ...
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01/03/2023
Participants in the business programme of the Spirit of Fire International Film Festival, which will take place on 3–6 March in Khanty-Mansiysk, will discuss ways to promote the cultural and historical heritage of the Indigenous peoples of the North and develop ethnic cinema. The business programme events are part for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of the chairmanship. ...
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27/02/2023
Yakutsk will host a research and training conference on climate change and permafrost thawing on 22–24 March as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The event aims to find joint practical and scientifically grounded solutions to adapt the economy to climate change. ...
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20/02/2023
Participants in the 4th Arctic Cultural Forum, which was held in Salekhard as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, discussed the development of creative industries in high latitudes, the work of museums and libraries, as well as improvements to the regulatory framework for cultural and leisure issues. The chairmanship events are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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07/02/2023
Participants in the 4th Arctic Cultural Forum, which will be held on 13–15 February in Salekhard as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, will discuss the digital future of libraries, how to create an appealing image of museums, as well as prospects for the development of cultural and leisure institutions in the Arctic. ...
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23/12/2022
In 2022, Russia continued implementing the programme of its two-year chairmanship of the Arctic Council, whose cross-cutting theme is ‘Responsible Governance for a Sustainable Arctic’. Russia hosted 43 events in such key areas of cooperation as supporting the Arctic population, including the Indigenous peoples of the North, protecting the environment, adapting to the effects of climate change, promoting the region’s socioeconomic development, as well as strengthening multilateral collaboration and scientific cooperation in the Arctic. The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of Russia’s chairmanship. ...
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06/12/2022
St. Petersburg will host the 12th ‘Arctic: Present and Future’ International Forum on 8–9 December. The forum’s business programme will feature over 50 sessions on 11 themes devoted to the development of Russia’s Arctic zone, including responsible management in the new conditions, adaptation to climate change, the development of human capital in the Arctic, and the establishment of an international public and scientific dialogue. The forum will take place as part of Russia’s two-year chairmanship of the Arctic Council. ...
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05/12/2022
Participants in the 4th Northern Sustainable Development Forum in Yakutsk discussed ways to increase energy supplies to the northern territories, enhance the resilience of Arctic settlements, and attract young people to the region. The event was held as part of the plan for the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The chairmanship events are operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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05/12/2022
Participants in the session ‘Multilateral Cooperation in the Arctic through the Prism of International Arctic Organizations: A Situational Analysis’ as part of the Think Arctic – Think Global analytical project discussed the current state of collaboration between Arctic states and prospects for international organizations in the region. The project is being implemented under the auspices of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The Roscongress Foundation is managing the events of the chairmanship. ...
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30/11/2022
Participants in the session ‘Multilateral Cooperation in the Arctic through the Lens of International Arctic Organizations’ of the ‘Think Arctic – Think Global’ project, which will be held on 30 November in Moscow, will discuss the current state of and prospects for Arctic cooperation. The project is being implemented as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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29/11/2022
The Russian government will allocate more than RUB 2.628 billion for the development of social, utility, and transport infrastructure in four Arctic regions – the Republic of Komi, the Arkhangelsk and Murmansk Regions, and the Chukotka Autonomous District based on a directive signed by Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin. ...
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28/11/2022
Participants in the 5th Arctic Telemedicine International Research and Training Conference discussed the current state of and prospects for the development of e-health in the North and the practical experience gained from introducing new information systems. The conference took place on 24 November as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council and the Nenets Autonomous District’s chairmanship of the Barents Regional Council in 2021–2023. ...
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24/11/2022
Participants in sessions that took place as part of the track ‘Social and Cultural Initiatives and Best Non-Profit Projects in Creative Entrepreneurship’ at the ‘Civil Initiatives of the 60th Parallel Regions’ International Humanitarian Forum, which took place in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District city of Kogalym on 21–22 November, discussed the cultural achievements of the northern regions and the use of creative industries for the economic growth of the Arctic regions. The discussions were part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. The sessions were organized by the Innosocium Foundation, the social platform of the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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24/11/2022
Murmansk will host the 6th ‘Treasures of the Sami Land’ International Exhibition and Fair of the Cultural and Traditional Economic Achievements of the Indigenous Peoples of the North on 25–27 November. The exhibition is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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24/11/2022
Yakutsk will host the 4th Northern Sustainable Development Forum from 28 November to 1 December. The forum participants will discuss demand for various types of energy in the Arctic, how to improve people’s staying power in the region, as well as how to attract young people to the northern territories. The forum will be held as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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23/11/2022
A unique multimedia ethnic show was held in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District city of Kogalym on 22 November as part of the audio-visual project ‘Soul of Russia. The North’. The event was part of the track ‘Social and Cultural Initiatives and Best Non-Profit Projects in Creative Entrepreneurship’ at the ‘Civil Initiatives of the 60th Parallel Regions’ International Humanitarian Forum. The track is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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23/11/2022
The Komi Republic city of Syktyvkar will host the first Youth Arctic Delphic Games on 24–28 November. The competition will bring together more than 600 artists aged 10 to 25 years. The competitive and festival programme of the games includes competitions in 10 categories that contribute to the development of creative industries and the identification of young talent and unique specialists. ...
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22/11/2022
The 5th Arctic Telemedicine International Research and Training Conference will be held online on 24 November as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The main goal of the conference is for the professional community to discuss specific aspects of the digitalization of healthcare in the Arctic, which differs significantly from other regions of Russia due to its climatic and natural conditions. The Roscongress Foundation is managing the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council. ...
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21/11/2022
Participants in the plenary session that took place in Kogalym as part of the ‘Social and Cultural Initiatives and Best Non-Profit Projects in Creative Entrepreneurship’ at the ‘Civil Initiatives of the 60th Parallel Regions’ International Humanitarian Forum discussed ways to improve social practices and improve the efficiency of public projects. Discussions on this issue are being organized by the Innosocium Foundation, the social platform of the Roscongress Foundation. The business programme is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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19/11/2022
The Innosocium Foundation, the social platform of the Roscongress Foundation, will present the cultural programme for the ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ audio-visual project at the ‘Civil Initiatives of the 60th Parallel Regions’ International Humanitarian Forum in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District city of Kogalym on 21–22 November. The project is part of the track ‘Social and Cultural Initiatives and Best Non-Profit Projects in Creative Entrepreneurship’ during the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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18/11/2022
Russian students took part in the International Youth Model of the Arctic Council (MAC), an experimental educational discussion platform that aims to simulate the processes of interaction within the working groups of the Arctic Council and come up with scenarios for the further development of a dialogue in the Arctic. The event took place on 14–18 November 2022 in Arkhangelsk as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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18/11/2022
An interagency meeting was held in Moscow to discuss the continued implementation of the programme of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The meeting participants recapped the initial results of Russia’s chairmanship and also discussed the country’s key projects and future plans on the Arctic agenda. In 2022, Russia hosted a total of 25 Arctic-related events in 10 regions that were attended by more than 20,000 participants. ...
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18/11/2022
Participants in sessions as part of the track ‘Social and Cultural Initiatives and Best Non-Profit Projects in Creative Entrepreneurship’ at the ‘Civil Initiatives of the 60th Parallel Regions’ International Humanitarian Forum in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District city of Kogalym on 21–22 November will discuss modern cultural achievements of Russia’s northern regions. Discussions on this issue are being organized by the Innosocium Foundation, the social platform of the Roscongress Foundation. The business programme is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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16/11/2022
Participants in the Russian North Indigenous Youth Forum, which will be held in Salekhard on 22–25 November, will discuss the development of joint projects to preserve the culture, language, and traditions of Indigenous Peoples. The forum will be held as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021-2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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14/11/2022
Participants in the ‘Arctic and Antarctic Days in Moscow’ International Forum, which took place on 10–11 November, discussed such issues as international cooperation on the climate agenda of the Far North, the consolidation of the scientific community as part of research programmes, and Arctic transport infrastructure. ...
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11/11/2022
Murmansk will host the 14th Northern Character International Film Festival on 14–20 November as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation.
The film festival competition will feature 95 entries: four series, eight feature films, eight documentaries up to 90 minutes, 16 films up to 60 minutes, as well as 14 television programmes and 35 short films. The competition will be attended by representatives of six countries: Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Sweden. In addition, the festival guests will have a chance to view a film from Spain, which was created jointly with Russia. ...
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The film festival competition will feature 95 entries: four series, eight feature films, eight documentaries up to 90 minutes, 16 films up to 60 minutes, as well as 14 television programmes and 35 short films. The competition will be attended by representatives of six countries: Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Sweden. In addition, the festival guests will have a chance to view a film from Spain, which was created jointly with Russia. ...
11/11/2022
Participants in the conference ‘National Megaproject in the Arctic: Staffing and Scientific Support’ discussed the creation of a digital environment in the Arctic, how to modernize educational programmes, and the needs of the Arctic regions for staffing. The event took place on 10–11 November in Arkhangelsk at Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov (NArFU) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the plan of events for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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09/11/2022
Participants in ‘National Megaproject: Personnel and Research Support Conference’ will discuss the creation of a modern digital educational environment in the Arctic, how to ensure its economic development, and the mastering of new skills and professions for the implementation of Arctic projects in an effort to develop and introduce digital technologies. The event will take place on 10–11 November in Arkhangelsk at Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov (NArFU) with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation as part of the plan of events for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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07/11/2022
Students from Russian universities will take part in the International Youth Model of the Arctic Council (MAC), an experimental educational discussion platform during which students will simulate the work of the member states, permanent participants, and observers of this intergovernmental forum. The meeting will take place in Arkhangelsk on 14–18 November as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council, which are organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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03/11/2022
Participants in the Arctic Indigenous People’s Summit, which took place on 2 November in Moscow, discussed the latest approaches to preserving the languages and cultural heritage of the Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic, their traditional economy, cross-border cooperation, and state regulation of the activities of communities of Indigenous ethnic groups of the North. The Summit was held as part of the plan of events for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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31/10/2022
Representatives of 40 ethnic groups of the North, Siberia, and the Far East will take part in the Arctic Indigenous People’s Summit in Moscow on 2 November. The event will be held as part of the 3rd Peoples of Russia National Forum and part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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31/10/2022
The results of the Clean Arctic public project were presented to Russia’s Federation Council in the format of the photo exhibition ‘The Arctic: For People with a Strong Spirit’. Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov and Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Galina Karelova took part in the opening ceremony and the presentation of awards to the most active volunteers of the project. ...
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31/10/2022
Participants in the International Research-to-Practice Conference ‘Security and Safety Service in Russia: Experience, Problems, Prospects. The Arctic as a Region of Strategic Interests: Legal Policy and Today’s Security and Safety Technologies in the Arctic Region’ discussed ways to reduce the risk of emergencies for the population of Russia’s Arctic regions, how to monitor hazards in the North, and the use of various technologies to protect residents. The conference took place in St. Petersburg as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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27/10/2022
The 5th International Research-to-Practice Conference ‘Universe of the Polar Bear’ took place in Anadyr as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. During the Conference, the participants discussed the results of scientific studies of the Chukotka–Alaska polar bear population. The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of Russia’s chairmanship. ...
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26/10/2022
Moscow will host the Arctic Indigenous People’s Summit on 2 November as part of the 3rd Peoples of Russia National Forum. The Summit part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 and is timed to coincided with the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032). The Roscongress Foundation is organizing the events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council. ...
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14/10/2022
The 5th ‘Universe of the Polar Bear’ International Research and Training Conference will be held in the Chukotka Autonomous District city of Anadyr on 18–21 October as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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12/10/2022
Participants in the International Forum ‘Public-Private Partnership for the Sustainable Development of Indigenous Peoples’, which took place in Murmansk on 9–12 October, discussed the social responsibility of entrepreneurs towards Russia’s Indigenous peoples and the impact that companies’ resource potential and corporate policies have on them. The Forum was held as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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07/10/2022
The Federal Agency for Tourism (Rostourism) has begun accepting applications for the first national competition to support Arctic crafts and tourist souvenirs. Applications to take part in the event will be accepted until 24 October 2022. The competition aims to preserve and develop traditional folk art crafts, improve the quality of crafts and souvenirs, and support regional companies in Russia’s Arctic zone. ...
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28/09/2022
The sustainable development of Russia’s northern Indigenous peoples will be discussed in 2023 at the Roscongress Foundation’s leading platforms, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), and other multilateral events. In particular, the festival ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ is expected to be held as part of these forums. ...
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20/09/2022
Murmansk hosted an official ceremony to launch the North Pole-41 expedition. A team of scientists and polar explorers from the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute will travel to the Arctic on the new North Pole ice-resistant self-propelled platform. The researchers will arrive at the drift site in early October, the press service of the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet) reports. ...
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14/09/2022
Murmansk will host the International Forum ‘Public-Private Partnership for the Sustainable Development of Indigenous Peoples’ on 9–12 October. The participants will discuss the sustainable development of Indigenous peoples as well as approaches to government regulation and the involvement of business in this regard. The Forum will be held as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council, which are organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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09/09/2022
Experts from five countries discussed the development of international cooperation in the Arctic and possible areas for cooperation considering the current geopolitical situation at the ‘Eastern Dimension of International Cooperation in the Arctic’ session of the ‘Think Arctic – Think Global’ project, which took place during the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). The project is being implemented as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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09/09/2022
The pilot ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ Audiovisual Culture Festival took place on the stage of the ‘Far East Street’ exhibition during the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). The cultural programme was organized by the Innosocium Foundation, the social platform of the Roscongress Foundation. The festival was part of the programme of the Creative Business Forum ‘Sociocultural Development of Northern Regions’, which was initiated during Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. ...
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09/09/2022
Participants in the session ‘Film Industry and Animation of the North and East: New Markets and Technologies’, which took place as part of the Creative Business Forum at the Eastern Economic Forum 2022 (EEF), discussed the development of regional cinematography in the near future, content distribution technologies, and the impact of films on travel. The session was part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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07/09/2022
The ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ Youth Multimedia Discussion Campus has opened at the 7th Eastern Economic Forum. The campus was organized by the Innosocium Foundation, the social platform of the Roscongress Foundation, with the support of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District–Yugra. The unique educational project is part of the programme of the Creative Business Forum ‘Sociocultural Development of the Northern Regions’. This year, the event is being held as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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07/09/2022
The conference ‘Creating a Healthy Society in the Far East and Arctic’, which was organized by the Roscongress Foundation’s Healthy Life project, took place at the 7th Eastern Economic Forum. The conference is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. ...
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06/09/2022
The Roscongress Foundation’s Healthy Life Project, with the support of the Eurasian Women’s Forum Council and the Women for a Healthy Life Project, held a panel session titled ‘Women’s Agenda for a Healthy Society: New Opportunities in Remote Areas’. The event took place at the Eastern Economic Forum as part of the business programme for the conference ‘Creating a Healthy Society in the Far East and Arctic’, which falls within plan for Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. Chairmanship events are being operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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06/09/2022
Participants of the Creative Business Forum session ‘North-South: Using Ethnocultural Heritage as a Resource for Sustainable Development’, which was held on the opening day of EEF 2022, talked about preserving the traditions and lifestyles of the Indigenous Peoples of the Russian North. ...
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05/09/2022
Participants in the panel discussion ‘Improving Family Health – A Strategic Factor in Demographic Growth: Best Practices of the Macro-region’, which the Roscongress Foundation’s Healthy Life project organized at the Eastern Economic Forum 2022 (EEF), discussed issues concerning the preservation of children’s health and family health, the implementation of the Reproductive Health federal project, and ways to improve the demographic situation in Russia. The session was part of the programme of the conference ‘Creating a Healthy Society in the Far East and Arctic’, which is taking place as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. ...
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04/09/2022
The conference ‘Creating a Healthy Society in the Far East and Arctic’ will include the panel discussion ‘Demographic Challenges in the Far East and Arctic’. The event will take place on 5 September, on the opening day of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) as part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The session is being organized by the Roscongress Foundation’s Healthy Life project. ...
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03/09/2022
The Roscongress Foundation’s Healthy Life project and the Russian Public Chamber are organizing the panel discussion ‘Investing in Traditional Values: Russia’s National Idea of a Prosperous Large Family’. The session is part of the business programme of the conference ‘Creating a Healthy Society in the Far East and Arctic’, which is taking place on the opening day of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). The discussion is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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31/08/2022
The Youth Multimedia and Discussion Campus ‘The Soul of Russia. The North’ will take place at the 7th Eastern Economic Forum, which will be held on 5–8 September in Vladivostok. The campus will operate in the Lounge pavilion at the Far East Street exhibition as part of the Creative Business Forum’s programme ‘Sociocultural Development of the Northern Regions’, whose initiative was promoted during Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. ...
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31/08/2022
The conference ‘Creating a Healthy Society in the Far East and Arctic’, which is being organized by the Roscongress Foundation’s Healthy Life project, will take place on the opening day of the 7th Eastern Economic Forum on 5 September. The conference is part of the plan of events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. ...
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30/08/2022
The Creative Business Forum ‘Social and Cultural Development of the Northern Regions’ will be held on 5–8 September as part of the 7th Eastern Economic Forum on the campus of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU). The forum is part of the event plan of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 and is being organized by the Innosocium Foundation, the social platform of the Roscongress Foundation, with the support of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic. ...
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26/08/2022
The 7th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which will take place on 5–8 September in Vladivostok, will serve as a platform for the event plan of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 and other Arctic-related events, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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16/08/2022
Representatives of nine regions of Russia’s Arctic zone took part in the first Professional Skills Championship in Northern Professions, which took place on 10–14 August in Murmansk. More than 100 experts from the Agency for the Development of Skills and Professions evaluated the performance of 80 contestants aged 16 to 22 in competitions in 15 disciplines. The championship was held as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation ...
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08/08/2022
The first Forum-Festival ‘The Arctic. The Ice Has Broken’ will take place in the Komi Republic city of Usinsk on 16–18 August as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Clean Arctic autonomous non-government organization. The forum-festival will bring together volunteers, representatives of environmental organizations and movements, social activists, and students from all 85 regions of Russia and Luhansk People's Republic, Donetsk People's Republic, Zaporozhye region, as well as anyone else who would like to participate in the forum’s discussions. More than 3,000 people from all over Russia are expected to join the business part of the programme online. ...
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05/08/2022
Murmansk will host the first professional skills championship in northern professions on 10–14 August. Eighty contestants aged 16 to 22 from nine Arctic regions will take part in the competition. Their work will be assessed by certified experts from the Agency for the Development of Skills and Professions. The championship will be held as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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04/08/2022
Participants in the plenary session ‘Tourism in the Arctic. Rapid Development’ at the Bering Strait International Festival will discuss ways to improve the tourism industry in the Russian North. The festival is taking place on 2–7 August in Anadyr as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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29/07/2022
Murmansk will host the first professional skills championship in northern professions on 10–14 August as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The competition will feature 80 contestants aged 16 to 22, who represent nine regions of the Arctic zone. Their performance will be assessed by certified experts from the Agency for the Development of Skills and Professions. ...
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27/07/2022
The Bering Strait International Festival will take place in Chukotka on 2–7 August as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. The festival programme includes the ‘Arctic Travellers’ Forum’ business programme, the Bering Games sports competitions, and an expedition around the region. The events held under the umbrella of the festival brand will also be dedicated to the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which is celebrated on 9 August. ...
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25/07/2022
The expedition ‘Arctic Floating University 2022: The Changing Arctic’ on the Professor Molchanov research vessel concluded on 16 July. The researchers shared the first results of the expedition at the Conference on Waste and Microplastics in the Arctic, which was held in Arkhangelsk as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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14/07/2022
The ‘Arctic Floating University 2022: The Changing Arctic’ research and education expedition was held in the high Arctic on the Professor Molchanov research vessel from 24 June to 11 July. The research was conducted as part of the plan of the main events of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which is being operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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13/07/2022
The Conference on Waste and the Problem of Microplastics in the Arctic will take place on 20 July in Arkhangelsk as part of the plan for the main events of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. Chairmanship events are being operated by the Roscongress Foundation. The conference will be held at the Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University. ...
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08/07/2022
The organizers of the 7th Teriberka Arctic Festival, which is scheduled for 16–17 July 2022 as part of the plan for Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, unveiled the event’s business and cultural programmes. Chairmanship events are being operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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04/07/2022
Russia’s domestic and foreign policy in the Arctic region can only be built on a solid foundation of legal instruments, Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials Nikolay Korchunov said during the session ‘The Legal Framework for the Development of the Arctic in the Context of Global Change’ at the 10th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum. ...
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27/06/2022
The International Student Summit on Arctic Environment Conservation and Maintenance will take place from 27 June to 1 July in Arkhangelsk at Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University. The summit will be held as part of the plan for the main events of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which is being operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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24/06/2022
The ‘Arctic Floating University 2022: The Changing Arctic’ expedition on the Professor Molchanov research vessel will take place from 24 June to 11 July in the high Arctic as part of the plan of major events of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which is being operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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22/06/2022
Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials at the Arctic Council Nikolay Korchunov and Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichy met during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to discuss the importance of interdisciplinary Arctic research on the climate, ecology, and biodiversity, according to the university’s press office. The meeting took place during Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. The operator of Russian Chairmanship events is the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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22/06/2022
The Russian Ministry for Development of the Far East stand ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ was first opened at the 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and has become a platform for 16 Arctic agenda events, including a number constituting part of the official plan of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 with the assistance of the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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20/06/2022
Russian bloggers, travellers, and industry organisation and agency heads presented the most promising Russian Arctic tourist destinations at the 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The presentation of Russia’s best Arctic tourist routes took place during Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, with the Roscongress Foundation operating Russian Chairmanship events. ...
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17/06/2022
Participants of the Conference on Telecommunication Development and Digitalization in the Arctic discussed the implementation of digital technologies in the Arctic at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The event was held as part of the plan for the main events of the Russian Federation’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, with the Roscongress Foundation acting as operator. ...
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17/06/2022
Participants of the ‘International Cooperation for Sustainable Development in the Arctic’ session of the Think Arctic project, which is being implemented as part of the programme of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 with the assistance of the Roscongress Foundation, discussed how to carry out joint Arctic projects of various kinds and maintain multilateral interaction. The event was held at the 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which has been taking place from 15–18 June 2022. ...
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16/06/2022
An exhibition of photographic works on the history, culture, and contemporary face of the indigenous peoples of the North opened at the Russian Museum of Ethnography in St. Petersburg on 15 June as part of the cultural programme of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The Heart of Yugra exhibition is being presented as part of the plan of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 and was initiated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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16/06/2022
Participants of the International Seminar on Shipbuilding and Ship Repair in the Arctic, which was held as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, discussed building ships and modernizing the existing fleet for use in the polar regions. The event was part of the plan for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council and was operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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15/06/2022
Participants in a Creative Business Forum session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum discussed best practices in implementing and scaling creative industry projects in the Arctic and northern territories. The session ‘Made in the Arctic: Grants as a Driver of the Creative Economy in the North’ is part of the ‘Creative Industries of the North’ programme and the schedule of events of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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15/06/2022
Participants in the session ‘The Creative Economy: A New Vector in the Development of the North’ at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum discussed the influence of creative industries on the socioeconomic development of the North as well as the conditions and infrastructure that are needed for incremental changes in creative professions in the northern territories. The event is part of the ‘Creative Industries of the North’ programme and the schedule of events of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation ...
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14/06/2022
Experts from the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) will discuss the role that science plays in making strategic management decisions about the forms of human presence in Russia’s Arctic zone during the session ‘Science and Strategic Solutions in the Arctic’ at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on 16 June 2022. ...
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13/06/2022
On 15–18 June, participants of the Conference on the Development of Telecommunications and Digitalization in the Arctic at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be discussing the implementation of digital technologies in the Arctic, the current situation with projects by Russian companies in the region, and the use of telemedicine and unmanned transport. The event will be taking place as part of main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, with the Roscongress Foundation serving as operator. ...
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11/06/2022
The cultural programme of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will include a photo exhibit of works by photographer Oleg Zotov about the history, culture, and modern image of the Indigenous People of the North. The Heart of Yugra exhibit will be on display as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 and was initiated by the Roscongress Foundation in collaboration with photographers as well as cultural and art figures. ...
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10/06/2022
Russia will continue to implement projects within the framework of the Arctic Council with an emphasis on the Russian regions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in comments on the decision of the council’s member countries to resume activities on its projects without Russia’s participation. ...
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10/06/2022
Russia will continue working to overcome problems in the Arctic based on the principles of pragmatism and cooperation, both on a bilateral and multilateral basis, including through the Arctic regions, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials and Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Cooperation of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Korchunov said in a welcome letter to participants in the Youth Startup Forum in Khanty-Mansiysk. The Forum took place on 9 June 2022 as part of the scheduled events of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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10/06/2022
Participants in the International Seminar on Shipbuilding and Ship Repair in the Arctic at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on 15–18 June 2022 will discuss prospects for international cooperation in the construction of ice-class ships, the need for such ships for the year-round operation of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), and the achievement of Russia’s goals to increase cargo traffic on this route. The event will be held as part of the events of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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09/06/2022
Participants in the Creative Business Forum will discuss the development and prospects of creative industries in the northern territories during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The ‘Creative Industries of the North’ programme is part of the schedule of events of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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08/06/2022
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will have an ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ stand dedicated to the Arctic agenda for the first time when the Forum is held on 15–18 June 2022. The stand’s business programme includes over 15 events, some of which will be held as part of scheduled events for Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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06/06/2022
The Conference on the Health Preservation of People Living in the Arctic took place in Arkhangelsk on 1–3 June 2022, as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are organized by the Roscongress Foundation. The conference’s business programme included 12 events, during which the participants discussed prospects for the development of healthcare in the Arctic, biomedical problems in the region, children’s health, psychological functioning aspects, and other topics. ...
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01/06/2022
The Murmansk Region played host to the ‘Northern Character: Green Screen’ International Festival of Ecological and Social Cinema on 25–29 May as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The events are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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27/05/2022
Participants of the ‘Arctic: Territory of Development’Conference on Ensuring a Comfortable Urban Environment, which took place on 22–25 May in Yakutsk, discussed the development of the urban Arctic environment, the creation of master plans for northern cities and the tourism industry, and the implementation of the Arctic Hectare programme. The Conference took place as part of main events being organized by the Roscongress Foundation for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. ...
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24/05/2022
On 20 May 2022, Russia concluded the first year of its two-year chairmanship in the Arctic Council. At his briefing that day, Nikolay Korchunov, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials and Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Cooperation of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the achievements of the first year of Russia’s chairmanship and about the events planned as part of the comprehensive programme universally supported by all the Council member states; its overarching subject is “Responsible Governance for a Sustainable Arctic.” ...
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16/05/2022
Environmental protection is one of the main priorities of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The Arctic is warming two to three times faster than the global average. For this reason, Russia has made it a priority to combat climate change, adapt daily living activities and ensure resilience to its impact, support the health of Arctic ecosystems, preserve biodiversity in the Arctic, and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources. The Roscongress Foundation organizes the events of Russia’s chairmanship. ...
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18/04/2022
The ‘Northern Character: INCulture’ International Art and Film Forum, which aims to help people with disabilities showcase their creative abilities, has concluded in Murmansk. The Forum included a film festival, discussions, roundtables, master classes, and exhibitions of paintings by artists from Russia and Sweden. ...
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08/04/2022
St. Petersburg hosted the conference ‘Employment Prospects for Graduates of Educational Institutions to Support Northern Sea Route Infrastructure’, which was attended by experts, representatives of development institutions, educational institutions, key SMEs, and youth public organizations. ...
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01/04/2022
The 7th Teriberka Arctic Festival will take place on 16–17 July 2022 as part of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council, which are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. A directive to hold the festival was signed by Murmansk Region Governor Andrey Chibis. ...
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31/03/2022
The Russian city of Novy Urengoy will host the Yamal Oil and Gas Forum on 7–8 April. The event will bring together senior executives and specialists from Russian oil and gas companies, members of the federal government, investors, technology and equipment manufacturers, and representatives of scientific and design institutes and associations. ...
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30/03/2022
The Project Office for Arctic Development’s discussion club held a meeting to consider the conservation of biodiversity in the Arctic. The online conference was attended by representatives of research centres that study Russia’s northern regions, specially protected natural areas, and private biodiversity conservation projects. ...
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29/03/2022
An interagency meeting was held in Moscow on the implementation of the programme for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The meeting was chaired by Anton Kobyakov, an adviser to the Russian President and executive secretary of the Organizing committee in charge of preparing for and supporting Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council. ...
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21/03/2022
The 2nd ‘Archaeology of the Arctic’ International Conference has concluded in Salekhard. The conference brought together more than 50 prominent scientists, including archaeologists, ethnographers, anthropologists, paleoecologists, and representatives of other scientific fields from Russia and Germany. ...
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21/03/2022
Sustainable forest management is one of the priorities of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials Nikolay Korchunov said at a conference to mark the International Day of Forests, which is celebrated on 21 March. This year, the events of the International Day of Forests are dedicated to the theme ‘Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption’. Celebrations in Russia are dedicated to the role of forests in the North. ...
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21/03/2022
Russia announced initiatives to digitalize Arctic museums and promote the crafts of the Indigenous Peoples of the North at the International Seminar on the Preservation and Popularization of Arctic Indigenous Languages, which took place in St. Petersburg on 17–18 March. The seminar is part of the main events being organized by the Roscongress Foundation for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. ...
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16/03/2022
The Higher School of Public Administration under the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), along with Far Eastern Federal University and Skolkovo School of Management, will take part in training managers for the Far East and the Arctic. Applications to participate in the ‘Muravyov–Amursky 2030’ personnel programme will be accepted until 1 April. Russian citizens under the age of 35 who have a higher education and are ready to work in the civil service can take part in the programme. The project is being implemented at the initiative of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East in cooperation with the Russian Far East and Arctic Development Corporation. ...
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14/03/2022
The agenda of the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ 6th International Arctic Forum, which was previously scheduled for 11–13 April, will be discussed during upcoming events as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 based on a decision by the Forum’s Organizing Committee. ...
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03/03/2022
Khanty-Mansiysk will host the 7th World Congress of the Association of World Reindeer Herders on 4–8 March in a hybrid format as part of the plan of main events that the Roscongress Foundation is organizing during Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The event is being organized by the Government of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District and the Association of World Reindeer Herders, an international organization that represents the interests of all indigenous peoples involved in reindeer herding. ...
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03/03/2022
The business programme of the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum has been published on the event’s official website with the themes and annotations of the main sessions. The Forum will take place on 11–13 April in St. Petersburg. As of now, the business programme includes about 30 panel sessions and roundtables. ...
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09/02/2022
The international conference ‘The Arctic: Developments from the Perspective of the Humanities’ will take place in Moscow on 15–16 February as part of the plan of the main events of Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which are being organized by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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10/01/2022
The Arktika nuclear-powered icebreaker, the most powerful of its kind in the world, escorted a convoy of ships to the port of Pevek for the first time. The lead icebreaker of Atomflot, a Russian company that maintains the world’s only fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, successfully piloted three motor ships, Yury Arshenevsky, Inzhener Trubin, and Polar King, which delivered general cargo to Chukotka for companies implementing investment projects in the region, Atomflot reported on 1 January. The voyage to Chukotka was the furthest east that the icebreaker has travelled. ...
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17/12/2021
An online conference on "Russian-Canadian Cooperation in the Arctic region sustainable development" was held as part of the Roscongress Foundation's Think Arctic project. This event was attended by experts, government officials and business community representatives of two countries, as well as the Arctic council sustainable development working group (SDWG). The priorities of Canada's Arctic strategy, as well as the current state and prospects of Russian-Canadian cooperation in the field of sustainable development, were discussed by conference participants. ...
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16/12/2021
The first volunteer expedition to the Yamal tundra "Explore Yamal" has been completed, bringing together 20 volunteers from the Arctic Council member states. It was organized by the state budgetary institution of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug "Arctic Volunteerism Center" as part of Russia's chairmanship of Arctic Council in 2021-2023, operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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13/12/2021
Participants of the Northern Cuisine Gastronomic Festival, held in Moscow on December 10-11 within Russia's chairmanship framework in the Arctic Council in 2021-2023, discussed close relationship between food industry and Arctic tourism. Besides business sessions, a large-scale show program was held at the festival, featuring the best chefs from Russia's nine Arctic regions and the Arctic Council member countries. ...
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09/12/2021
Murmansk region was the first in a series of stories that will be shot during Russian presidency in the Arctic Council in 2021-2023. As part of "Regions of Russia" project, nine films will talk about important investment projects, interesting tourist destinations, nature, and local customs of the Arctic regions. ...
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06/12/2021
A seminar on small aircraft aviation in the Arctic was held in Moscow within the frames of the action plan of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the operator being the Roscongress Foundation. The seminar was attended by representatives of transportation agencies and organizations of the Arctic Council member states, the Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) and the Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response Working Group (EPPR), as well as indigenous minorities of the Arctic. The organizers are the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation together with the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia). ...
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03/12/2021
The first Senior Arctic Officials’ (SAO) plenary meeting during the Russian Chairmanship has just concluded in Salekhard and on screens across Arctic States and Observer countries. The Russian Federation hosted around 180 registered delegates from the eight Arctic States and six Indigenous Permanent Participant organizations, as well as the Arctic Council’s six Working Groups and over thirty Observers in a hybrid meeting format. ...
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02/12/2021
On 10-11 December 2021 Moscow will host the Taste of the Arctic International Gastronomic Festival of northern cuisine within the frames of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. The participants of the two-day business and gastronomic program will be representatives of the Arctic countries, federal and regional government authorities, ambassadors of the Arctic Council member states, chefs from the best restaurants of the Arctic regions of Russia and other countries, as well as culinary experts, tour operators, and restauranteurs. The key events of the program, including the Arctic Cuisine culinary marathon and the blogger battle, will be broadcast live on the website of the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the Roscongress Foundation, as well as in the festival community in VKontakte social media. ...
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29/11/2021
Experts and officials from Russia and other Arctic countries will gather in Moscow on 2–3 December 2021 for a seminar on developing small aircraft in the Arctic. The event aims to improve the route network in the Arctic region, develop air transport, develop Arctic tourism, introduce the use of unmanned aircraft, and coordinate search and rescue between Arctic countries. ...
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26/11/2021
The Roscongress Foundation, together with leading Russian and foreign expert bodies, is organizing a series of international Think Arctic conferences. During the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, ten online discussions are planned with Arctic Council member states (Denmark, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States) and observers (the PRC, Republic of Korea, and India). Participants of the cross-country dialogues will discuss Arctic strategies of the states and promising directions for international cooperation in the region based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals until 2030. ...
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25/11/2021
The Russian Federation invites all Arctic Council delegates in person and virtually to the first Senior Arctic Officials’ (SAO) plenary meeting under its Chairmanship, taking place on December 1-2, 2021, in Salekhard, in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District. The hybrid SAO meeting will bring together representatives from all eight Arctic States, six Indigenous Permanent Participant organizations, six Working Groups and 38 Observer states and organizations to discuss updates on the Council’s ongoing and emerging projects, its work on addressing black carbon and methane emissions, and marine related activities. ...
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24/11/2021
Adviser to the Russian President Anton Kobyakov met with Finnish Ambassador to Russia Antti Helantera in Moscow to discuss the development of bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries as well as the participation of representatives of the Finnish government and business in key business events. ...
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16/11/2021
The Senior Arctic Research Coordination Officials meeting will be held in a hybrid format on November 18 in Moscow. Its participants are representatives of the Council's member countries (Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States) and the permanent participants - the Arctic Indigenous Peoples' Organizations. ...
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12/11/2021
The Organizing Committee of the 6th ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum, which will take place at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre in St. Petersburg on 11–13 April 2022, discussed the main aspects of preparations for the Forum, such as the creation of business, cultural, and sports programmes and the preparation of the venue and St. Petersburg to host this international event, including with regard to the requirements of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing. ...
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10/11/2021
The conference on attracting human resources to the Arctic will take place in Arkhangelsk on 15–16 November and will bring together officials, representatives of the business community, as well as experts from Russia and other member states of the Arctic Council. The conference will take place online at the Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University, as part of the plan of major events in connection with Russia's chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, operated by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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08/11/2021
The Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) met in Moscow in a hybrid format. This was the first meeting of the SDWG chaired by the Russian Federation. Abidat Magomedova, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation and Technological Development of the Far East and the Arctic, in the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic is the Chair of SDWG. The operator of the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council is the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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25/10/2021
The Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) of the Arctic Council will meet from 26–28 October 2021 in Moscow to discuss projects and the future work plan of the SDWG. All activities during the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council are managed by the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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21/10/2021
The International Conference on Bioremediation of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Arctic Coast will be held on 25–26 October in Moscow as part of the Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Roscongress Foundation is the operator of all activities of the Chairmanship. ...
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19/10/2021
On 21 October, Naryan-Mar will host a roundtable discussion on implementing the “Children of the Arctic” International Project. The participants will discuss the concept of the project for the period 2021–2023 and identify partners and approaches for its implementation. The roundtable is part of the action plan of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The Roscongress Foundation is the operator of all presidency events. ...
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15/10/2021
The Green Energy in the Arctic Conference was held in Moscow under the aegis of Russian Energy Week 2021 and the 2021–2023 Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. The event was organized by the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic. The conference was attended by representatives of federal agencies, development institutes, and Russian and international companies. ...
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13/10/2021
On 14 October, the Green Energy in the Arctic Conference will take place in Moscow, with a business breakfast on the theme 'How to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in the Arctic'. Representatives of federal authorities, state corporations, Russian companies and foreign companies will take part in the discussion. ...
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13/10/2021
Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Plenipotentiary of the Russian President in the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev recently spoke to the Russia 24 TV channel during an interview about the implementation of the development strategy for the Russian Arctic, the development of the Northern Sea Route, international cooperation in the region, and Russia’s chairmanship in the Arctic Council. ...
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12/03/2021
Confirmed participants of the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (2–5 June 2021) will include the following representatives of the World Health Organization: Hans Kluge, Regional Director for Europe at the World Health Organization, and Melita Vujnović, Head of WHO Office in the Russian Federation. It is expected that Hans Kluge will make a speech as part of the SPIEF 2021 business programme. ...
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26/01/2021
Forums, exhibitions, conferences, business events, and other projects will require mass vaccination for potential participants, as well as observing all the requirements of Rospotrebnadzor (the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing). ...
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14/07/2020
The Federal Law on State Support of Entrepreneurial Activity in the Russian Arctic Zone has been adopted by the State Duma and approved by the Federative Council of the Russian Federation. According to the document, the Russian Arctic becomes a special economic zone with a wide range of tax breaks and other business preferences. These measures are to stimulate well-paid job creation in the Arctic through increasing the number of new enterprises. ...
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06/07/2020
The Roscongress Foundation held a meeting with agency representatives of the Arctic Zone regions of the Russian Federation. Representatives of Arkhangelsk and Murmansk regions, Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Komi Republic, the Republic of Karelia, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and Yamalo-Nenets and Nenets autonomous areas took part in the meeting. ...
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11/06/2020
The Arctic Council has published a report by Einar Gunnarsson, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, which is dedicated to the first year of Iceland’s chairmanship (2019–2021). The Arctic Council is an international organization whose mission is to promote collaboration on the environmental protection and sustainable development of the polar regions. The Council will be chaired by the Russian Federation between 2021–2023. ...
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14/04/2020
The results of the 25th international Gourmand Awards for best cookbooks have been announced. Among the winners is a resident of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Nadezhda Gerasimova. Jury members rewarded her book ‘Traditional cuisine of the Evenki people of Southern Yakutia’ ...
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13/04/2020
The Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East issued an order ‘On the selection of investment projects to be implemented on the territory of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation’ dated 10 April 2020. The ministry will be reviewing the projects over the period from 15 April to 1 June. ...
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23/03/2020
The second tax code of the Russian Federation has recently undergone a series of amendments. Tax benefits will now be available under federal law for large-scale economic projects in the Arctic. The full document is available on the Russian government’s official legal information web portal. ...
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19/03/2020
Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov and Ambassador of Finland to the Russian Federation Mikko Hautala met in Moscow. The parties discussed the main areas to expand cooperation between the two countries: developing the Russia–Finland business dialogue, and the global Arctic agenda. Mr. Kobyakov and Mr. Hautala also addressed the global situation caused by the spread of coronavirus and effective measures taken by various countries. ...
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17/03/2020
A meeting has taken place in Moscow between Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sweden to the Russian Federation Malena Mård. The individuals discussed developing business dialogue between Russia and Sweden, cooperation in the Arctic, participation in international events, and new ways of working together. ...
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21/01/2020
A meeting was held in Moscow between the Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov and the Ambassador of Singapore Premjith Sadasivan. The meeting was focused on the strengthening of commercial and economic ties between the countries and the participation of the official delegation of Singapore in key business events taking place in Russia, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Eastern Economic Forum and International Arctic Forum. ...
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11/07/2019
The roundtable “The Arctic and the Antarctic: Resource Potential, Ban or Fishing, Elements of Cooperation” was held as part of the III Global Fishery Forum. Scientists and experts discussed cooperation and development of approaches to managing aquatic bioresources within the framework of international agreements and regional fisheries management organizations in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The organizer is the Federal Agency for Fisheries and the operator of the Forum is the Roscongress Foundation. ...
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14/05/2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree amending Decree No. 296 of the President of the Russian Federation dated 2 May 2014 “On the Land Territories of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation”, which significantly expands the land territory of the Arctic zone to include several areas of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). ...
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09/04/2019
Practical issues related to the Arctic can be resolved only in collaboration with scientists according to a statement made today by the President of the Association of Polar Explorers and Special Presidential Representative for International Cooperation in the Arctic and Antarctic Arthur Chilingarov at the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ 5th International Arctic Forum. ...
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09/04/2019
Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev familiarized himself with the leading Arctic developments and investment projects on display at the 5th International Arctic Forum in St. Petersburg. ...
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09/04/2019
Roscongress Foundation Chairman of the Board and CEO Alexander Stuglev and University of the Arctic President Lars Kullerud on 9 April signed a cooperation agreement to establish effective communication between expert, business, and political communities in the Arctic region and the Russian Federation as part of the scientific and educational spaces of the Arctic regions. ...
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09/04/2019
The ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ 5th International Arctic Forum is being held in St. Petersburg on 9–10 April. As part of the Forum, the Roscongress Foundation’s Social Platform has co-organized an exhibition of children’s drawings for the Green Paintbrush national social project designed to provide schoolchildren with early vocational guidance. ...
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08/04/2019
The Youth Day session of the International Arctic Forum 2019 on infrastructure development was opened by Leonid Irlitsa, Adviser to the Chief Executive Officer of Atomflot. According to the speaker, one of Rosatomflot’s main tasks is providing icebreakers for large national Arctic hydrocarbon projects. ...
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08/04/2019
The International Arctic Forum has published a programme on its official website for the films that will be screened at the event. Feature films and documentaries will be shown at the International Arctic Forum showing the historical and cultural heritage of Russia’s Arctic regions and several projects will be presented. ...
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08/04/2019
In view of the medical industry’s keen interest in improving the health of the Russian population and the success of the Healthy Life Forum: Towards 80+, discussion around the further development of the global health care system will continue at the International Arctic Forum ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’, which is slated for 9–10 April 2019 in St. Petersburg. ...
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06/04/2019
Ahead of the ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ 5th International Arctic Forum, which will be held on 9–10 April in St. Petersburg, Roscongress Information and Analytical System experts created a series of digests covering the most important comprehensive research on the event’s agenda. ...
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03/04/2019
Participants in the session ‘Comprehensive Scientific and Technical Programmes and Projects for the Development of the Arctic: A Dialogue between Potential Partners’ at the International Arctic Forum will discuss which comprehensive, scientific, and technical objectives should be resolved on a priority basis for the sustainable development of the Arctic region. ...
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