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05/21/2015
The date of the holiday was not chosen not by coincidence. The first research drifting station “North Pole-1” under the command of Ivan Papanin was established on May 21 in 1937.
Today, May 21st, the Polar Explorer Day is celebrated in Russia!
The date of the holiday was not chosen not by coincidence. The first research drifting station “North Pole-1” under the command of Ivan Papanin was established on May 21 in 1937.
05/21/2015
International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic (INTERACT) prepares a renewed catalogue of research stations, it will also include the information about research station at Bely Island.
Research station at Bely Island was listed in the international catalogue
International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic (INTERACT) prepares a renewed catalogue of research stations, it will also include the information about research station at Bely Island.
05/21/2015
The first series nuclear icebreaker Project 22220 will be laid down place May 26 at the Baltic Shipyard in Saint Petersburg. Icebreakers of this project will have double-draft design that allows usage both in the Arctic waters and estuaries of the polar rivers.
Nuclear powered icebreaker Project 22220 will be laid down at the Baltic Shipyard
The first series nuclear icebreaker Project 22220 will be laid down place May 26 at the Baltic Shipyard in Saint Petersburg. Icebreakers of this project will have double-draft design that allows usage both in the Arctic waters and estuaries of the polar rivers.
05/14/2015
The uniqueness of this rescue and salvage ship is provided by the irregular hulk: one board is straight, another one – bumped. This kind of construction enables icebreaker to move to operate not only ahead and astern, but also obliquely (sideways).
“Baltika”, the first asymmetric icebreaker in the world, completed the trials in the Arctic
The uniqueness of this rescue and salvage ship is provided by the irregular hulk: one board is straight, another one – bumped. This kind of construction enables icebreaker to move to operate not only ahead and astern, but also obliquely (sideways).
05/13/2015
This order was made by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia to implement the basis of Russian politics in the Arctic until 2020. First of all it relates to the drifting station “North Pole”.
Russian government appropriated 205 million roubles for the renewal of expeditions in the Arctic
This order was made by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia to implement the basis of Russian politics in the Arctic until 2020. First of all it relates to the drifting station “North Pole”.
05/12/2015
Reindeer fawning started in Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. According to specialists, due to the current weather conditions we can expect the birth of 91 thousand reindeers.
The biggest Russian reindeer herd was increased by 13 thousand heads
Reindeer fawning started in Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. According to specialists, due to the current weather conditions we can expect the birth of 91 thousand reindeers.
05/07/2015
According to the approved plan of cleaning events, environmental expedition will take place from 1 to 21 of August.
Environmental cleanup at Bely Island will start in August
According to the approved plan of cleaning events, environmental expedition will take place from 1 to 21 of August.
04/28/2015
Russian Arctic National Park, located on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, invites volunteers who are ready to test themselves in the severe conditions of the North.
The Arctic is waiting for volunteers!
Russian Arctic National Park, located on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, invites volunteers who are ready to test themselves in the severe conditions of the North.
04/24/2015
A ceremony marked the start of construction of the new icebreaker “Ilya Muromets” in St. Petersburg.
New icebreaker for the Russian Navy.
A ceremony marked the start of construction of the new icebreaker “Ilya Muromets” in St. Petersburg.
04/24/2015
This year three new Arctic centers for search and rescue will be put into operation in Murmansk, Vorkuta and Nadym.
Three new search and rescue centers will be opened in the Arctic.
This year three new Arctic centers for search and rescue will be put into operation in Murmansk, Vorkuta and Nadym.
04/23/2015
Exactly 21 year ago Russian government approved the reserve status of Franz Josef Land and the adjacent waters of the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
State nature reserve of federal significance “Franz Josef Land” celebrates its birthday!
Exactly 21 year ago Russian government approved the reserve status of Franz Josef Land and the adjacent waters of the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
04/17/2015
From May 1 the division of unmanned aerial vehicle Orlan-10 of Eastern Military District will start monitoring the situation in the Arctic.
Russian drones will monitor the Arctic.
From May 1 the division of unmanned aerial vehicle Orlan-10 of Eastern Military District will start monitoring the situation in the Arctic.
04/15/2015
Stanford university scientists are planning to develop and place in the space a particle accelerator that will make it possible to see the Northern lights anywhere.
Northern lights anywhere in the world!
Stanford university scientists are planning to develop and place in the space a particle accelerator that will make it possible to see the Northern lights anywhere.
04/13/2015
The Expedition Center of the Russian Geographical Society (RGO) opens two new drifting stations at the North Pole as part of the project “Arctic 2015”.
New drifting stations in the Arctic!
The Expedition Center of the Russian Geographical Society (RGO) opens two new drifting stations at the North Pole as part of the project “Arctic 2015”.
03/20/2015
The annual conference will take place May 22, there will be more than 200 delegates – government representatives, top managers from Russian and foreign companies, research institute members.
XII International conference “Offshore upstream development in Russia and CIS” in Moscow
The annual conference will take place May 22, there will be more than 200 delegates – government representatives, top managers from Russian and foreign companies, research institute members.
03/20/2015
55 sportsmen from 17 countries, including Zimbabwe and the Republic of South Africa, have arrived to Murmansk to participate in the competition.
The IISA 1st World Championship will start in Murmansk today
55 sportsmen from 17 countries, including Zimbabwe and the Republic of South Africa, have arrived to Murmansk to participate in the competition.
03/13/2015
Two newest icebreaking rescue and salvage vessels were named “Beringov Proliv” and “Murman”, ships are ready to operate in the Russian Arctic.
New SAR vessels for the Russian Arctic
Two newest icebreaking rescue and salvage vessels were named “Beringov Proliv” and “Murman”, ships are ready to operate in the Russian Arctic.
03/12/2015
This statement was made by the Deputy Minister of Transport Viktor Olersky at the conference “Transport and logistics in the Arctic-2015”.
The density of cargo traffic at the Northern Sea Route will reach 65 million tons by 2020
This statement was made by the Deputy Minister of Transport Viktor Olersky at the conference “Transport and logistics in the Arctic-2015”.
03/09/2015
Scientists from the Tomsk State University and Russian Academy of Science presented new type of flexible solar batteries using Gretzel cells.
Tomsk scientists developed flexible solar batteries for the Arctic
Scientists from the Tomsk State University and Russian Academy of Science presented new type of flexible solar batteries using Gretzel cells.
03/05/2015
It was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia. The station will be an important instrument in securing Russian presence in the Arctic and will give Russia the opportunity to give new priorities to scientific research from the ice.
Floating research station “North Pole-41” is being established in the Arctic
It was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia. The station will be an important instrument in securing Russian presence in the Arctic and will give Russia the opportunity to give new priorities to scientific research from the ice.
03/04/2015
Russian-Korean research center will be opened in Vladivistok in Summer 2015 for projects in the sphere of shipbuilding, navigation and the study of the Arctic.
Russia and South Korea will hold joint study of the Northern Sea Route
Russian-Korean research center will be opened in Vladivistok in Summer 2015 for projects in the sphere of shipbuilding, navigation and the study of the Arctic.
02/18/2015
On February 24, Moscow will host the II International Investment Summit Arctic Development, whose theme is "Nanotechnology, the military-industrial complex and the Arctic as a national idea.
Arctic summit in Moscow
On February 24, Moscow will host the II International Investment Summit Arctic Development, whose theme is "Nanotechnology, the military-industrial complex and the Arctic as a national idea.
02/12/2015
The first regular flight Novy Urengoy-Sabetta was carried out by the airline "Yamal" .On board were 138 passengers.
Airport Sabetta took the first passenger aircraft
The first regular flight Novy Urengoy-Sabetta was carried out by the airline "Yamal" .On board were 138 passengers.
02/08/2015
The Russian Youth Forum "The Arctic Expedition" Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that in the next 20-25 years "Rosneft" plans to invest in the development of the Arctic about 500 billion dollars and will create about 300 thousand jobs.
"Rosneft" will invest in the Arctic 500 billion
The Russian Youth Forum "The Arctic Expedition" Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that in the next 20-25 years "Rosneft" plans to invest in the development of the Arctic about 500 billion dollars and will create about 300 thousand jobs.
02/06/2015
This year, the archipelago will begin construction of a new airport, which will be located in the vicinity of the military camp Nagurskoe, on the island of Alexandra Land.
A new airport will build on the Franz Josef Land
This year, the archipelago will begin construction of a new airport, which will be located in the vicinity of the military camp Nagurskoe, on the island of Alexandra Land.
02/05/2015
During the meeting with Vladimir Putin, Igor Sechin discussed the prospects of drilling in the Arctic shelf. In 2016, "Rosneft" together with the Norwegian company Statoil plans to drill two exploration wells.
"Rosneft" plans to drill two wells in 2016
During the meeting with Vladimir Putin, Igor Sechin discussed the prospects of drilling in the Arctic shelf. In 2016, "Rosneft" together with the Norwegian company Statoil plans to drill two exploration wells.
02/04/2015
Ural Federal University proposed Nenets writer Anna Nerkagi the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Nenets writer Anna Nerkagi nominated for Nobel Prize
Ural Federal University proposed Nenets writer Anna Nerkagi the Nobel Prize for Literature.
02/04/2015
CEO of Rosatomflot stated that difficult economic situation does not affect the timing of construction of new nuclear icebreakers.
New russian icebreakers will be delivered on time
CEO of Rosatomflot stated that difficult economic situation does not affect the timing of construction of new nuclear icebreakers.
12/30/2014
The research program includes the study of the geological structure of the region to prepare for exploratory drilling sites, looking for oil and gas production.
Rosneft plans to conduct exploration in the waters of the Pechora Sea during summer and autumn 2015 navigation season
The research program includes the study of the geological structure of the region to prepare for exploratory drilling sites, looking for oil and gas production.
12/29/2014
Members of the All-Russian Union of Entrepreneurs “Leaders Club” expedition in Antarctica are planning to hold sessions of radio communication with the icebreakers in the waters of the Arctic
On New Year’s Eve wireless bridge will connect the North and the South Poles
Members of the All-Russian Union of Entrepreneurs “Leaders Club” expedition in Antarctica are planning to hold sessions of radio communication with the icebreakers in the waters of the Arctic
12/26/2014
The past thirty years he has spent on Russian ships, now he lives in Khodovarikha – an Arctic outpost on a peninsula in the Barents Sea, where he measures the temperatures, the snowfall, the winds.
A polar explorer, a meteorologist, a specialist in the North Pole, Vyacheslav Korotki became a central figure of The New Yorker story
The past thirty years he has spent on Russian ships, now he lives in Khodovarikha – an Arctic outpost on a peninsula in the Barents Sea, where he measures the temperatures, the snowfall, the winds.
12/26/2014
Money, raised through SMS-marathon, will help in the study of Atlantic walrus, one of the most vulnerable animals in the Russian Arctic.
WWF Russia has started fundraising campaign for the study of Atlantic walrus at Nenets Autonomous Area
Money, raised through SMS-marathon, will help in the study of Atlantic walrus, one of the most vulnerable animals in the Russian Arctic.
12/25/2014
At the conference “Russia in new economical realias” agency noted that in the long term stability will be reached due to the ruble weakening and tax maneuver.
Specialists of the international credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s predict the stability ofRussian oil and gas sector
At the conference “Russia in new economical realias” agency noted that in the long term stability will be reached due to the ruble weakening and tax maneuver.
12/23/2014
Google will possibly join the exploration of underwater areas in Russian Arctic territories.
The underwater Arctic world might become available on Google maps
Google will possibly join the exploration of underwater areas in Russian Arctic territories.
12/17/2014
The exposition was created by staff of Russian Arctic National Park and honored artist of Russia Alexei Grigoriev.
“Archipelago” exhibition, dedicated to the nature and history of Novaya Zemlya archipelago’s exploration, was opened in Arkhangelsk
The exposition was created by staff of Russian Arctic National Park and honored artist of Russia Alexei Grigoriev.
12/15/2014
Russia is planning to resume operation of the drifting arctic station “North Pole” in February-March of 2015.
Legendary polar station “North Pole” is back!
Russia is planning to resume operation of the drifting arctic station “North Pole” in February-March of 2015.
11/20/2014
This is a special economic zone of touristic-recreational type.
“North World” will be created in Yakutia
This is a special economic zone of touristic-recreational type.
11/17/2014
In August 2015 Russian and Norwegian scientists will conduct a census of polar bears.
Polar bears will be counted in the Russian part of Arctic
In August 2015 Russian and Norwegian scientists will conduct a census of polar bears.
11/14/2014
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the Polar Code to improve safety for ships in the Arctic.
The Polar Code for Mariners was adopted by IMO
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the Polar Code to improve safety for ships in the Arctic.
11/11/2014
National Park “Russia Arctic” introduced a virtual tour of preserved areas.
The virtual Arctic tour
National Park “Russia Arctic” introduced a virtual tour of preserved areas.
10/08/2014
Polar expedition of John Franklin was launched in May 1845. In August of the same year last mention of it was recorded.
The ship, disappeared 160 years ago, was found
Polar expedition of John Franklin was launched in May 1845. In August of the same year last mention of it was recorded.
10/08/2014
The company will present development strategy up to 2030 in this November, it will contain more detailed Arctic program.
Rosneft plans to invest $ 400 billion until 2030 in the Arctic
The company will present development strategy up to 2030 in this November, it will contain more detailed Arctic program.