National Projects in the Russian Arctic: Implementation Mechanisms. Key Quotes

In his article published in Voprosy Ekonomiki, Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, analyzes the goals of Russian social and economic policy for 2018–2024, in particular those in the areas of education and science, healthcare, social policy, technologies, finance, and exports.

The study prepared by InfraONE Research, the analytical department of the investment company InfraONE, discusses the government’s plan to increase spending on infrastructure in the next six years, administrative and industry-related barriers that might hinder investment, and ways to overcome these barriers. The publication aims to inform market players and other stakeholders about the most pressing issues in infrastructure investment.

The meeting of the Senior Arctic Research Coordination Officials took place on 18 November in a hybrid format in Moscow. The format of the event involved remote participation by foreign delegations. It took place as part of the action plan for Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which is operated by the Roscongress Foundation.

The Arctic and Antarctic Expert Advisory Board at the Federation Council of the Russian Federation prepares an annual report On the State and Problems of the Legal Framework for the Development Strategy of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation and National Security up to 2020. On the State and Problems of the Legal Framework for Russian Scientific Activities in the Antarctic.