Contradictions in Public Opinion about the Arctic: Between Strategic Importance and "Sustainable Development”
What do Russians think about the Arctic? And why do they support mutually exclusive actions in the region? We tell you about the results of a joint survey by Arсtida and Russian Fields. On March 11, the head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic, Alexei Chekunkov, stated: "Russia continues its historic mission of careful and balanced development of these territories, which are strategically important to our country." Indeed, Russia is developing the region.