Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
On the eve of the government hour, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.” Representatives of legislative and executive authorities of the Arctic regions took part in the event via videoconference.
Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”
Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”
Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”
Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”
Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”
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Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”
“For us, contact and communication with parliamentarians are of great importance. Many of the deputies work in the territories, communicate with people, solve issues of enterprise development and solve people’s problems that arise every day. We value both our joint legislative work and work with people in the territories. We are always ready for contact, discussion, and search for new solutions,” Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.
Five years ago, the head of state approved strategic documents for the development of the Arctic zone of Russia: the Fundamentals of the State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Arctic and the Strategy for the Development of the Arctic Zone and Ensuring National Security until 2035. Over the past period, with the participation of State Duma deputies, a regulatory framework for the development of the Arctic has been created: 16 federal laws, 7 decrees of the President and 75 acts of the Government.
“The Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, as well as the Far Eastern Federal District, by decision of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, are defined as geostrategic territories, on the development of which depends the future of not only Russia, but also the entire world. The richest reserves of minerals, which make up a significant share of the all-Russian, and in some respects of the world, the Northern Sea Route, the military-strategic potential determine the importance of the region for the economy and defense capability of the country, and form an increased interest in the Arctic of the international community,” said Yuri Trutnev.
Complex production projects are being implemented in the Arctic zone, high-tech enterprises and liquefied natural gas plants are being built, modern research stations and floating nuclear power plants are being created, and new nuclear icebreakers are being laid down at shipyards. “All of this is the result of the great work of people living in the Arctic. Those who live in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk, Norilsk and Naryan-Mar, Anadyr and Salekhard,” emphasized Yuri Trutnev.
“The Arctic is a geostrategic territory of global scale. It is one of the key economic engines of Russia’s development. Today, the Arctic already produces 7.5% of the gross domestic product and 11% of Russia’s exports. The world’s largest zone with special conditions for doing business has been created. Our central task is to ensure such conditions for the life and work of people in the Arctic so that all plans for the development of the macroregion come true. Plans in which leading Russian companies are currently investing more than 35 trillion rubles. As the projects that have already begun are implemented, the importance of the Arctic in the economy, logistics and ensuring Russia’s national security will only increase,” noted Alexey Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.
“Russia is the leading Arctic power. Our country has a historical right to this title and, despite everything, consistently increases its presence in this region. This is our direct duty to our ancestors and descendants. After all, the basis of the historical conquest and development of the Russian Arctic was the heroic and selfless work of our compatriots. These are the expeditions of Toll, Sedov, Papanin, Schmidt, our respected, legendary polar explorer Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov and others. All those whose work created the basis for the growth of our geostrategic advantage and economic potential. And today the determining geopolitical, economic, transport, environmental role of Russia in the Arctic should be recognized by the entire world community,” noted Nikolai Kharitonov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.
An important part of the development of the Arctic economy has become the work to attract investment. The world’s largest special economic zone has been created. Attention is paid to the social sphere. Thanks to national projects and a single presidential subsidy, social infrastructure is being modernized in the Arctic: hospitals, clinics, schools, kindergartens, and gyms are being built. Decisions have been made to create new university campuses in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk. Developers are receiving support. Northerners can improve their housing conditions thanks to preferential Arctic mortgages. By decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin, master plans have been developed for 16 key Arctic settlements.
International cooperation and development of the Northern Sea Route were discussed. Environmental issues were considered, including the elimination of landfills, abandoned industrial buildings, and accumulated hazardous waste. Attention was paid to the implementation of a program to support traditional economic activities of the indigenous peoples of the North.
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