Russia's Far North
The Contested Energy Frontier| By: | null |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9781138307544 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781351349017 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2018 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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The Russian Far North is immensely rich in resources, both energy and other resources, and is also one of the least developed regions of Russia. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the region. It examines resource issues and the related environmental problems, considers the Arctic and the problems of sea routes, maritime boundaries and military build-up, assesses economic development, and considers the ethnic peoples of the region and also cultural and artistic subjects. Overall, the book provides a rich appraisal of how the region is likely to develop in future.