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Alexei Chekunkov: In developing the Arctic, we act on the priorities indicated by people
Alexei Chekunkov: In developing the Arctic, we act on the priorities indicated by people
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Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic Alexei Chekunkov outlined at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum five main reasons why the state is particularly interested in the Arctic.According to the minister, it is first of all security, because the Arctic is now the main shield protecting the country.The second reason is natural resources. The minister noted that the region boasts its large amounts of oil, gas, rare earth metals and other minerals, while many deposits have yet to be developed. This makes the region a “large resource province” extremely important for the world economy.The minister named logistics as the third reason for the interest in the Russian Arctic: “We can see that the Northern Sea Route has become a trunk, world transport route. The Arctic is the shortest way between Europe and Asia.”Alexei Chekunkov has also reminded the audience about the climate changes influencing the Arctic more than other regions. Ice melting results in higher World Ocen level and weaker permafrost. Because of this, the region needs to pay more attention to this.The fifth reason is traditions and cultures. The minister pointed out that Russia holds half of the world’s Arctic, and the unique traditions of the small indigenous peoples of the North living in our country is a treasure of the entire humankind.Alexei Chekunkov has also said that the master plans were devised with an emphasis on improving the quality of life, in particular by creating good jobs for the Arctic residents.“The total cost of the master plans is 2.9 trillion rubles. Out of this amount, 1.7 trillion rubles are investments in the projects, which are to create new jobs. It means that people will be able to earn more, have a higher level of life, better housing and social infrastructure. <…> We are acting on the priorities indicated by people themselves,” he concluded.
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Alexei Chekunkov: In developing the Arctic, we act on the priorities indicated by people
Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic Alexei Chekunkov outlined at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum five main reasons why the state is particularly interested in the Arctic.
According to the minister, it is first of all security, because the Arctic is now the main shield protecting the country.
“The existence of our Northern Fleet is a unique advantage making Russia the key force in the Arctic. No one has any comparable resources of security in the region,” stressed Alexei Chekunkov.
The second reason is natural resources. The minister noted that the region boasts its large amounts of oil, gas, rare earth metals and other minerals, while many deposits have yet to be developed. This makes the region a “large resource province” extremely important for the world economy.
The minister named logistics as the third reason for the interest in the Russian Arctic: “We can see that the Northern Sea Route has become a trunk, world transport route. The Arctic is the shortest way between Europe and Asia.”
Alexei Chekunkov has also reminded the audience about the climate changes influencing the Arctic more than other regions. Ice melting results in higher World Ocen level and weaker permafrost. Because of this, the region needs to pay more attention to this.
The fifth reason is traditions and cultures. The minister pointed out that Russia holds half of the world’s Arctic, and the unique traditions of the small indigenous peoples of the North living in our country is a treasure of the entire humankind.
“Russia with its Arctic population of 2.4 million people is responsible for the progress in the above five areas. Therefore, we have drawn up master plans to hold the Arctic like a framework and develop it, making it more comfortable for living,” added the minister.
Alexei Chekunkov has also said that the master plans were devised with an emphasis on improving the quality of life, in particular by creating good jobs for the Arctic residents.
“The total cost of the master plans is 2.9 trillion rubles. Out of this amount, 1.7 trillion rubles are investments in the projects, which are to create new jobs. It means that people will be able to earn more, have a higher level of life, better housing and social infrastructure. <…> We are acting on the priorities indicated by people themselves,” he concluded.
