In order to assess the legal regulation in the sphere of ensuring environmental safety in the development of subsoil in the Arctic zone of Russia, the system is investigated and the classification of special legal means provided by the legislation on subsoil and environmental protection is developed. Based on the analysis of the legal definition of «environmental safety», two groups of special legal means are singled out: 1. prevention of negative impact on the environment; 2. liquidation of consequences of negative impact on the environment. The methodological basis of the study was general scientific and private legal methods. The system of special legal means of ensuring environmental safety in subsoil development regulated by the legislation requires its further development, in particular, the legislation does not define the procedure for environmental certification, there is no legal regulation of the implementation of environmental audit as a measure aimed at reducing the negative impact of economic activity on the environment. The rules of land reclamation do not have special norms aimed at restoring the natural environment after the development of mineral deposits. It is proposed to change the approach to the solution of the mentioned issue through the restoration of the natural landscape. Landscape reclamation will be the foundation for the renewal of the disturbed ecosystem after mining.

The purpose of the work is to assess the economic indicators of the Arctic zone of Yakutia. The analysis was carried out from 2020 to 2022, according to the official data of the statistical authorities. In August 2020, the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) issued a decree approving the «Strategy for the socio-economic development of the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) for the period until 2035». The purpose was to implement a unified state policy for the development of the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), thereby ensuring a coherent approach towards the development of the region until 2035. The strategy was developed in order to implement a unified state policy for the development of the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and identified individual directions, priorities, goals and objectives for solving key problems of the socio-economic development of the Arctic territories. The article is devoted to the assessment of economic indicators in the Arctic zone of Yakutia. Based on the population size by uluses (districts), the gender composition of the population is ranked. Current data on entrepreneurship and self-employment are presented, as well as the main critical assessments of the problems of entrepreneurship development. The need to increase the housing stock in order to stimulate the birth rate is argued, in addition, it is necessary to more effectively develop the system of medical care for the local population.

The Arctic is one of the world’s last vast undisturbed regions, and its role in the ecological balance of the Northern Hemisphere is enormous. It possesses rich mineral, raw material and fuel and energy resources; therefore, the development of the Arctic is becoming one of the key strategic priorities of the socio-economic development of the Russian Federation (RF). The study was conducted using historical-geographical, analytical, synthetic, and statistical methods. The purpose of the article is to identify constructive approaches to the relationship between indigenous communities and mining companies operating in the areas where these peoples live. The objectives are: 1. the characteristics of the main types of traditional environmental management of indigenous peoples; 2. the environmental and social consequences of the development of the mining industry on the livelihoods of indigenous peoples; 3. investment projects for the development of mineral deposits and ethnological examination. Conclusions: 1. Subsoil user companies conducting economic activities in territories of traditional natural resource management must provide economic and financial guarantees to protect the rights of indigenous minorities of the North. 2. The list of basic guarantees must be reflected in the Agreement on socio-economic cooperation between the municipality and the subsoil user company. 3. A common observation for the submitted EER projects was the insufficient full use of source material: data from tribal communities in the calculation of standard indicators for estimating gross farm income.

The relevance of this study is conditioned by the fact that on the territory of the Verkhoyansky district there are numerous natural, historical and cultural objects that may be included in tourist routes for the purpose of further development of inbound tourism not only in the Verkhoyansky district, but also in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). With due attention to the development of the tourism industry, it can become one of the most promising and dynamically expanding industries in the region. The article considers the theoretical foundations of Arctic tourism. The Verkhoyansky district is characterized in terms of its tourist-recreational potential, as well as its primary cultural and natural attractions. The objects are considered from the point of view of their touristic attractiveness. In purpose of revealing the factors of development of Arctic tourism in the northern regions of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), a survey among students was conducted. The object of the study is Arctic tourism, and the subject of the study is the attractiveness of Arctic tourism on the territory of the Verkhoyansky district of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The Arctic regions of Yakutia at this stage are not so well known and accessible to tourists. Against the background of worsening environmental problems, these territories may become a full-fledged tourist destination for certain categories of tourists.

The analysis of the state of fixed assets is important for determining the production capabilities of the organization and strategic prospects of its development. The value of fixed assets determines the production capacity of the company, timely renewal of fixed assets increases their productivity and operational efficiency, while reducing the probability of losses caused by equipment failure as a result of systemic depreciation. Decrease in the rate of fixed assets reproduction leads to decline in production capacity and productivity level, increase in repair costs, decrease in the quality and competitiveness of products, reduction of income. The condition and degree of efficiency of fixed assets use affect the final results of economic activity of organizations of all forms of ownership and organizational and legal forms. The aim of this study is to assess the condition of fixed assets of enterprises and organizations in the territories of the regions included in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, since it is their availability and quality that is the basis for sustainable development and determines the available economic and production potential. Economic and statistical and comparative analysis were chosen as research methods. According to the results of the analysis, it was found out that the state of fixed assets in the Russian Federation as a whole is deteriorating, the measures taken to stimulate entrepreneurs to modernize production facilities, although caused some positive changes, but the expected results have not been achieved. The described situation is typical for the whole territory of the country, but it is especially relevant for the Arctic zone, where the realization of large-scale production and infrastructure projects is planned in the near future. To solve this problem will require joint efforts and interest in the result not only from the state, but also from business.

In 2020, the republic was one of the first in the country to adopt a regional strategy for the development of the Arctic regions for the period up to 2035. The strategy is ambitious and covers all measures to solve infrastructural tasks and implement large-scale investment projects in the Arctic, but its main goal is to sustainably ensure an increase in the standard of living and quality of life of the residents of the Arctic regions. In recent years, the Arctic theme has received significant development in the works of the scientific community and in all spheres of activity, including economic. The relevance of the research topic is due to the insufficient study of the issues of socio-economic development of Arctic municipalities. In this regard, there was a need to study the conditions and factors of development of the districts of the Arctic zone of Yakutia. The subject of the study is the socio-economic development of the Arctic districts of Yakutia, divided into 5 groups. Each group of Arctic regions has its own logistics and points of growth. Of particular interest are the Anabarsky and Oleneksky districts, these are the districts of the Anabar group, where large-scale industrial development is planned. The analysis of the socio-economic situation of the Anabar group of districts has revealed the problems typical for all Arctic districts of Yakutia. The research material was based on official data of the Territorial Body of the Federal State Statistics Service of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), in particular, the database of municipal districts.

The article is devoted to the study of the formation of ideas about the image of a civil servant in the perception of society (population), the picture (image) of a civil servant and a government authority, as well as the problem of its formation. The formation of a social portrait or picture (image) of a civil servant and a government authority as a whole in the perception of the public has been an urgent issue since the early 2000s following the implementation of «strengthening the vertical of power» reforms. It is essential to recognise that any image requires effective management to ensure a favourable public perception. To create a favourable social perception of a civil servant, it is crucial to establish a set of measures for their formation. The civil service is a social institution, has a public character, and the formation of its image depends on the manageability of this process. Sometimes citizens do not have the opportunity for personal contact with civil servants, leading them to perceive civil servants based on media, social networks, and messengers. Unfortunately, this often results in negative perceptions. Examining the sources from which society draws knowledge and forms the image of civil servants and the civil service is essential.

This article explores the connection between the indigenous populations of the North and the Canadian government regarding the Northwest Passage in the Arctic region. The significance of indigenous representation in managing the Northwest Passage is emphasized. The challenges faced by small indigenous groups of the Canadian Arctic are addressed, as well as possible solutions through series of mutually beneficial economic and political proposals. Inuit involvement in the management of marine ecosystem goes beyond Canada’s borders. The Arctic Council has demonstrated that permanent participants from Northern Indigenous communities can significantly influence government, especially on Arctic issues. The days when the Arctic was on the outskirts of global political affairs are gone, as are the days of Canada’s previous passive stance towards its assertions of historically internal waters within the Northwest Passage. Advancing the interests of Indigenous peoples of the North is a well-established Canadian position. The utilization of the Arctic territory by these peoples serves as the backbone of Canada’s Arctic State Policy, consistently articulated by the Government of Canada.