How does Elgin coal threaten the environment? The Elga coal deposit in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is one of the largest reserves of high-quality coking coal in the world. In 2020, the assets of the Elga coal complex were sold to A-Property, a company owned by billionaire Albert Avdolyan. Since then , coal production at the Elga deposit has increased fivefold , reaching 36 million tons in 2025.

Ice restrictions and dependence on China By mid-2026, Arctic LNG 2 export logistics had changed. Under the conditions of sanctions and changes in the geography of supplies, the export of liquefied natural gas from the Gydan Peninsula faced a number of restrictions.

How does Russian law protect indigenous peoples? On February 17, 2022, Russian senator Grigory Karasin, speaking at the UN, described the situation of indigenous peoples in Russia as a stable system of guarantees. According to him , Russian laws “consistently consolidate” the rights of indigenous peoples to priority and free use of land, water, hunting and other natural resources in the places of their traditional residence and economic activities.

How major infrastructure projects in the Russian Arctic are affecting indigenous peoples from Murmansk to Chukotka The Russian Arctic is becoming an area of ​​increasing geopolitical, economic and logistical importance. Climate change, shrinking ice cover and advancing technology are driving interest in the region, making it more accessible for shipping, mining and infrastructure.

How does Elga coal threaten the environment? The Elga coal deposit in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is one of the world’s largest reserves of high-grade coking coal . In 2020, the assets of the Elga Coal Complex were sold to A-Property, a company owned by billionaire Albert Avdolyan. Since then, coal production at the Elga deposit has increased fivefold , reaching 36 million tonnes in 2025. Last year, the Pacific Railway was also launched , connecting the deposit to the Port Elga coal terminal.