Moscow discusses plans for a Transarctic Transport Academy

© Government of the Russian FederationFirst Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis at a meeting of the Supervisory Board of Murmansk Arctic University
First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis at a meeting of the Supervisory Board of Murmansk Arctic University
At a meeting of the Supervisory Board of Murmansk Arctic University chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, participants discussed plans to establish a Transarctic Transport Academy and create a world-class campus at the university, the Government press service reports.
Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis noted that around 900 million rubles hadbeen allocated for the university’s modernization this year.
“Developing the education system and ng opportunities for young people to train in professions in demand for Arctic projects are among our top priorities. At today’s meeting, we reviewed the current agenda, our development plans, and issues related to the new campus project. The key topic was the university’s development program, including the creation of a world-class campus and a Transarctic Transport Academy,” he said.
The governor added that the academy would bring together the capabilities of the university, its industry partners, and research centers. It will train personnel for navigation, ship repair, and the development of the Transarctic Transport Corridor.
At the meeting, Denis Manturov and Andrei Chibis also discussed the construction of floating nuclear power units in Murmansk, socioeconomic support for the staff of ship repair enterprises, and other projects.
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