The prospects for natural gas on the Russian continental shelf are very significant. According to experts, there are about 55 trillion cubic meters of natural gas on the Russian continental shelf. Most of these reserves are concentrated in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, where approximately 43.5 % of the total reserves of the Arctic shelf are located. There are also significant reserves of natural gas in other parts of the Arctic shelf, such as the Barents and Kara Seas. Despite the rather complete regulatory framework that governs all stages of natural gas production, from obtaining a license to the environmental component, the system of regulatory legal acts in the field of gas production can be described as quite complex and multi-level. The article deals with the issues of legal regulation of production and processing of natural gas associated with new political and economic challenges. The authors conclude that further systematization of legislation in this area.

This paper is devoted to the study of the concept of «state» in the Yakut language. The relevance of the work is caused by modern scientific tendencies to study the role of language in jurisprudence, in particular the study of the morphology and semantics of political and legal terms. Especially significant in this context is the study of political and legal terms in the languages of the peoples of multinational Russia. Legal and linguistic analysis is applied to identify the origin, meaning and significance of the concept «state» in the Yakut language. A comparative description of the concept of the state in Russian and various Turkic and Mongolian languages is given. The ancient Turkic concept of «il/ el» is revealed. It is concluded that Yakut language, on the one hand, uses direct borrowing from Russian to denote the concept of «state», on the other hand, revives the ancient Turkic concept of «il» in the meaning of «statehood», «state». This distinguishes the Yakut from other Turkic languages. Further study of this issue from the viewpoint of sociology and psychology and further development of the state language policy of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) seems necessary.

The current legislation of the Russian Federation lacks a defined term for «environmentally hazardous activity». Existing definitions in scientific literature fall short of capturing its essence comprehensively. To assess the legal framework for ensuring environmental safety during mineral resource development in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, this study employs a methodology grounded in general scientific and legal methods, including formal logic, legal interpretation, and legal modeling. According to Russian legislation, the extent of environmentally hazardous economic and other activities is influenced by the facilities where legal entities and entrepreneurs conduct their operations. These facilities are classified based on the following criteria: 1. the extent of the facility’s negative impact on the environment; 2. the facility’s designation as a hazardous production facility; 3. the object of state environmental monitoring, categorized by the risk of damage to values protected by the law, including the universal right to a healthy environment; 4. the geographic location of the object of state environmental monitoring. Taking these criteria into account, this article presents a comprehensive definition and classification of environmentally hazardous economic activities. The development of mineral resources in the Arctic zone of Russia falls under this classification, with varying degrees of environmental risk-ranging from high to significant and average.

In the current realities, regardless of whether the organization is commercial or budgetary, it can no longer pay attention only to the development of current work plans and the management of internal progress. There was an understanding that for the existence of one’s activity in modern conditions it is extremely important to apply strategic thinking, which allows one to pre-scribe a sequence of actions that will be aimed at realizing the goals and means of the chosen direction of the company’s movement. This is a tool that allows you to identify the parameters and indicators that require, can be both a strength and a weakness of the organization that require attention. This scientific article is devoted to just one of these tools – strategic analysis, which was carried out on the example of the Innovation Development Fund of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The article provides an analysis of the external and internal environment of the organization, determines the factors influencing the activity of the object of consideration. The article offers strategic recommendations for improving the Fund’s activities and developing new strategic priorities. The study is conducted on the example of the Innovation Development Fund of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), one of the leading organizations in the field of innovation ecosystem development in the Republic. The results of the study can be useful for management personnel involved in the development of an innovative economy and the management of organizations in this area. The purpose of this work was to develop proposals for improving the strategy of the organization, which will positively affect the organization. To achieve the target, the following tasks were completed:

– conducted external and internal analysis of the environment of the Innovation Development Fund of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia);

 – a strategic analysis of the organization was carried out;

 – suggested recommendations for improving the strategic priorities and management of the organization.

The paper analyzes the relationship between the global energy transition and the possibilities of Russia and its northern regions to enter the world markets for strategic raw materials and components necessary for a green economy. The acceleration of the energy transition in developed countries leads to an increased demand for strategic metals and their compounds (primarily REM and lithium). Solar and wind energy are becoming the largest energy producers in the world. Thanks to these processes, countries with technological competencies and resource capabilities in the field of «green» metals can significantly strengthen the potential of their own industries[1]producers and consumers of strategic raw materials. The role of technological value chains localized within the country is growing. A feature of Russia is the imbalance between the extraction of strategic mineral raw materials and the production of high-tech products based on it. This means the fragmented nature of value chains. The directions of the evolutionary path of transition to the interaction of different participants in the chain are proposed based on the formation of full-cycle chains focused on creating demand for high-tech raw materials within the country. Thus, the deposits of strategic raw materials in the northern regions of Russia can and should be based on chains «from ore mining to the production of high-tech products».

The issues of smoothing spatial differentiation are particularly relevant when it comes to the territories of the North and the Arctic, as they are an indispensable condition for curbing the processes of their degradation. Maintaining the population, improving transport accessibility, social security, increasing the competitiveness of business and entrepreneurship are among the top-priority strategic tasks, the development of solutions to which is given the closest attention today. Since the purpose of this study is to specify the ideas about the Arctic zone as an environment for doing business, the paper presents an analysis of the financial condition of enterprises in the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). As the main research method was chosen the economic and statistical analysis. The profit, which is a positive financial result, is an indicator of the success of a commercial organization. The financial result is important not only for the entrepreneurs, the economic activity of business structures has an impact on the level and quality of life in a particular territory. The study showed that entrepreneurial activity in the Arctic zone is carried out more out of necessity than for the commercial success, its contribution to the economy of the republic is insignificant. The main field of activity for most commercial enterprises and organizations is agriculture, enterprises are are low-profit, but in proportion the share of unprofitable organizations in most municipal districts, it is comparable to other territories of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The implementation of major infrastructure projects on the territory of the republic in the coming years can improve the business environment and have a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurial activity in the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) if the balance of interests of municipalities, on the one hand, and raw material corporations and natural monopolies, on the other, is maintained.

The Arctic region of the Russian Federation is currently attracting much attention. Arctic tourism is becoming increasingly popular. This article considers the concept, features and tourist potential of Momsky district of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). One of the modern approaches to the development of the Arctic regions of Yakutia is the effective use of tourist potential, which the Momsky district has. This is a territory with special natural-climatic and tourist-recreational resources. Russia has recently witnessed the growth of domestic tourism due to geopolitical changes, the growth of foreign currencies against the Russian rouble and other factors. This brings high prospects for the development of tourism in the previously unexplored Arctic regions of our country. Theoretical and methodical aspects of the organization of physical recreation for students by means of a tourist camping trip to the Nature Park in the Momsky district «Aan-Aiylgy» are investigated. In the future it is planned to organize camping tours not only for our students, but also for everyone. Exclusive tourist routes will be offered, which, despite their high prices, will be attractive in the current conditions of the global tourist market development. Tourists largely depend on the organizer of the trip. Perhaps it would be better if it was a well-organized travel agency, but unfortunately there is no such agency in the Momsky district. We believe that this is a good opportunity for local entrepreneurs to make money. Tour operators are better at organizing such trips and at arranging meetings with reindeer herders in advance, as well as good route planning. However, if you prefer a private entrepreneur from the representatives of the small indigenous people – Even – as an organizer, the programme will be more interesting: You will visit the camps of their friends or relatives and immerse yourself in the local colourful life. It is also worth mentioning the roads, or rather, their absence, which makes the tourist traffic noticeably less than desired.

The Arctic region is increasingly emerging as a pivotal factor in the geopolitical landscape of international relations. It serves as an arena where the interests of major global powers converge, encompassing vast mineral reserves, territorial disputes, and the ongoing development of the Northern Sea Route. Arctic nations are establishing frameworks for cooperation and regional development, resulting in the creation of international organizations such as the Arctic Council and the formulation of comprehensive programs for the sustainable development of northern territories. This article aims to assess the involvement of non-Arctic powers in the development of the Arctic. Notable emerging actors include the People’s Republic of China, India, South Korea, Japan, and the European Union. Our examination reveals their significant contributions to economic development, the establishment of scientific centers focused on ecological research and climate change, as well as mineral exploration. Furthermore, this research raises important questions regarding the legal status of the Arctic seas, particularly those through which commercial vessels navigate. In the foreseeable future, potential scenarios involve further modifications to the institutional governance of the Arctic region, an expansion of the Arctic Council’s authority and membership, and the negotiation of new international legal agreements to facilitate cooperative interstate development in the Arctic based on effective and trust-based partnerships.

The Northwest Passage (NWP) is a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. In fact, the NWP is a series of short routes passing through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Since all routes pass through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, the Canadian Government insists that these are the «internal waters» of the state. There are many controversies in this regard. The dispute between the United States and Canada over the legal status of the Northwest Passage has been the subject of political and popular debate for fifty years. According to Canada, the Northwest Passage is Canadian, and this issue is not even subject to discussion, so there are no disputes from Canada’s point of view. The article considers the problems of formation and prospects for the development of relations between states in the zone of the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic. The relevance and demand of the transport route in the north of the Western Hemisphere, which is a direct competitor to the Northern Sea Route in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, are noted. The problems of the indigenous peoples of the Canadian Arctic are touched upon, as well as possible ways to solve them through the prism of the national identity of the Canadian state.