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Russia's Far North. The Contested Energy Frontier
Compiler: D. Gritsenko, M. Goto, V. Tynkkynen, S. Tabata
The Russian Far North is immensely rich in resources, both energy and other resources, and is also one of the least developed regions of Russia. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the region. It examines resource issues and the related environmental problems, considers the Arctic and the problems of sea routes, maritime boundaries and military build-up, assesses economic development, and considers the ethnic peoples of the region and also cultural and artistic subjects. Overall, the book provides a rich appraisal of how the region is likely to develop in future.
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Medvedev S. A., , in: Russia's Far North. The Contested Energy Frontier.: L., NY: Routledge, 2018. Ch. 13 P. 206–215.
The work examines Russia's quest for sovereignty in the Arctic region in the 21st Century. This includes the renewed territorial disputes for the greater Arctic basin, plans for hydrocarbon exploration and new Russian military bases, as well as for the reopening of the intercontinental Northern Sea Route in the conditions of global warming. However, the ...
Added: December 25, 2018
Research target:
Social and Economic Geography (including Urban and Transportation Studies)
Economics and Management
Political Science, International Relations, and Public Administration
Priority areas:
economics
Language:
English
Keywords: суверенитетустойчивое развитиеstate sovereigntyтерриториальные спорыterritorial disputesмалые народызащита прав северных народоварктический регионenergy and climate changeArctic Regionэнергетика и углеводородыСеверNorthindigenous peoples of the Northsustainable developmentState bordersгосударственные границы
Vorchik A., Вопросы экономики 2026
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Karaganov S. A., Trenin D., Тебин П. Ю. et al., М.: Весь мир, 2026.
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The study of the consequences of the application of individual sanctions instruments at the level of industries or segments of the economy allows us to assess the components and factors of overall sustainability, the effectiveness of the state policy. The paper provides an econometric assessment of the impact of US SDN list sanctions on Russian ...
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Added: May 26, 2026
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Added: May 26, 2026
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Added: May 26, 2026
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Added: May 26, 2026
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Added: May 26, 2026
Styrin E. M., Ataeva A., Жатикова Д. В. et al., Регион: Экономика и Социология 2026 № 2(130) С. 31–55
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Helen Selorm Wohoyie, Anikin V. A., Tomsk State University Journal of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science 2026 Vol. 90 P. 204–211
Menstrual health serves as a critical litmus test for state intervention in contexts where women’s bodily experiences are historically shaped by stigma, cultural taboos, and structural violence. Drawing on Joseph Gusfield’s theory of social problems, this review traces the moral passage of menstruation in Ghana (1992–2025) from a privately managed, stigmatized phenomenon to a matter ...
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The movement of effective altruism, which emerged at the beginning of the 21st century, represents a new form of utilitarian philosophy that has had a significant impact on Anglo-American philosophical thought in the 19th and 20th centuries. A key feature of effective altruism is its emphasis on practicality. The movement positions itself as an entity ...
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In recent years, there has been a growing body of research examining how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators affect the terms of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). A particularly relevant issue is the relationship between a company’s ESG profile and the acquisition premium — a markup over the target firm's market value. This review summarizes ...
Added: April 24, 2026
Mitrofanov S. V., Конкурентоспособность в глобальном мире: экономика, наука, технологии 2025 № 10 С. 153–157
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