The monitoring system for interethnic conflicts and the luxurious life of its leaders Last week, several telegram channels reported that the Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs (FADN) had seized documents that may be important for the criminal case.

The system monitoring interethnic conflicts — and the lavish lifestyles of those running it Last week, several Telegram channels reported that documents potentially relevant to a criminal case had been seized from the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs (FADN).

We tell you what we have done over the year, how we have changed and what we are striving for in the future Over the past year, we have continued to make the Russian Arctic more transparent - we analyzed large infrastructure projects, monitored kleptocratic, environmental, and climate risks in the region, worked with the media, stakeholders and the expert community, turned the collected data into tools for journalists, experts and civil society, and also engaged in advocacy.

What we accomplished over the past year, how we’ve changed, and where we’re headed Over the past year, we continued our efforts to increase transparency in the Russian Arctic. We analyzed major infrastructure projects, monitored kleptocracy-related, environmental, and climate risks across the region, and worked with media outlets, stakeholders, and the expert community. We also turned the data we collected into tools for journalists, experts, and civil society and advocated for change.

How Arctida data and publications drew attention to the activities of Tigers Realm Coal The Australian company Tigers Realm Coal Limited (TIG) has been mining coal in Chukotka, near the villages of Beringovsky and Alkatvaam, since 2016, working through Russian subsidiaries. In the ownership structure of one of them there is a share of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which is under sanctions.

How Arctida’s Data and Reporting Drew Attention to Tigers Realm Coal’s Activities Australian company Tigers Realm Coal Limited (TIG) has been mining coal in Chukotka since 2016, operating near the settlements of Beringovsky and Alkatvaam through its Russian subsidiaries. The ownership structure of one of these subsidiaries includes a stake held by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which is subject to sanctions.

Who makes money from Vostok Oil, Rosneft’s largest project in the Arctic On September 5, Rosneft launched the first stage of Vostok Oil. By this point, the company had built 790 kilometers of pipeline and " the world's northernmost port ." The total investment in the development of the megaproject is estimated at 11.8 trillion rubles . Arktida and the Sistema investigative project found out who makes money from Vostok Oil.

Who profits from Vostok Oil — Rosneft’s largest project in the Arctic On September 5, Rosneft launched the first phase of Vostok Oil. In preparation for the launch, the company built 790 kilometers of pipeline and what has been described as the “northernmost port in the world” . Total investment in the project’s development is estimated at 11.8 trillion rubles . Arctida and the investigative project Systema identified who is making money from Vostok Oil.

How Yamal’s Independent Indigenous Association Became a Partner of the Authorities and Oil and Gas Companies The “Yamal to its Descendants!” association used to openly speak out against violations by extractive companies and took part in the adoption of a resolution on the state status of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

How an independent association of indigenous peoples of Yamal became a partner of the authorities and oil and gas companies Once upon a time, the association “Yamal for Descendants!” actively opposed violations by mining companies and participated in the adoption of a resolution on the state status of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

The Risks Behind Rosneft’s New Megaproject In September 2026, Rosneft plans to begin the first oil shipments from the coast of the Taymyr Peninsula as part of its Vostok Oil megaproject. The idea for the project was first put forward in 2019 by Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin, who promised to create a “world-class” oil cluster and to secure cargo flow along the Northern Sea Route.

What risks does Rosneft’s new megaproject pose? In September 2026, Rosneft plans to begin the first oil shipments to the coast of the Taimyr Peninsula as part of its Vostok Oil megaproject. The idea of ​​the project was put forward by the head of Rosneft back in 2019, Igor Sechin, promising to create a “world-class” oil cluster and ensure cargo flow along the Northern Sea Route.

Can Natural Gas Be Considered Eco-Friendly? A Case Study of Yamal LNG A record-breaking heatwave in Europe continues to claim thousands of lives, while global temperatures are on the verge of breaching the critical 1.5°C threshold. Researchers emphasise that increasingly frequent and damaging extreme weather events are directly linked to greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels, and are calling for a phase-out of fossil-fuel-based energy .

Can natural gas be considered environmentally friendly? Let's look at the example of Yamal LNG An abnormal heat wave in Europe continues to claim thousands of lives, and the rise in temperature on the planet will soon exceed the critical mark of 1.5 degrees. The researchers emphasize that extreme weather events, which are occurring more frequently and causing more damage, are directly linked to greenhouse emissions from burning fossil fuels, and call for a shift away from fossil energy .

Who speaks on behalf of indigenous people from Russia on international platforms? Since the 1990s, representatives of Russia's indigenous peoples have gradually integrated into the international system for the protection of indigenous rights, primarily through UN mechanisms. After the start of the full-scale invasion, the UN sites on indigenous peoples were not closed to Russia.