The article notes that in modern conditions, the involvement of huge areas of the Arctic with its natural resources in full-fledged production activities is one of the strategic tasks of the state. The involvement of the Arctic region in production activities should be understood as the development of deposits of raw materials, the development of transport and telecommunications infrastructure, the development of research activities, ensuring a favorable environmental situation, and ensuring the security of national borders. The development of the Northern Sea Route is also related to this goal. It is noted that the presence of special risks in the water area of the Northern Sea Route increases the possibility of emergency situations, the result of which may be the infliction of various kinds of damage (harm). In the context of the Northern Sea Route, vessel owners are obligated to possess liability insurance. This insurance is of particular importance in ensuring the protection of third parties during transportation along the Northern Sea Route. It has been demonstrated that the insurance of both property and cargo on board ships plays a significant role in the operation of the Northern Sea Route. The primary challenges associated with this particular insurance category and their potential resolutions are emphasised. 

This article delineates general and specific mechanisms for strategic planning within a complex, multi-factorial context, where Yakutsk serves as a central node for the distribution of intellectual capital to both the surrounding regions of the Republic and the wider Northeastern region. As the capital of Yakutia, Yakutsk also functions as a pivotal hub for the Northeastern region of the country, demonstrating the capacity to provide labor resources not only for the Republic itself but also to train specialists for other constituent entities. The study proposes the establishment of a methodological council under the auspices of the municipal government. This council would operate with consideration of the interests of the population, businesses, and public organizations, with the municipal government acting as a balancing force. Official statistical data pertaining to the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) are examined, and calculations are conducted based on their analysis to explore key strategic pathways for a set of interconnected measures. A strategically significant objective for the city, region, nation, and economic actors is the reproduction of labor potential, achieved through demographic, economic, and social development initiatives within the territory. Based on socio-economic and technological indicators, it is imperative to create conditions that facilitate strategic opportunities for the population. The objective of this work is to identify strategic priorities for the formation and development of labor potential in Yakutsk, as well as to outline a mechanism for strategic planning within the organizational and managerial system of the municipal entity.

The supply of petroleum products and foodstuffs to the territories of the North and the Arctic is an important component of maintaining proper functioning and life support, and is of strategic importance for the economy of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Because of high transportation costs and complex logistics, the activities of companies involved in the delivery of products within the framework of the northern importation are fraught with great difficulties and financial costs, and their risks are multiplied. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that have the most significant impact on the financial position and sustainability of Sakhaneftegazsbyt JSC, which is responsible for the delivery of petroleum products and fuel to the north of the republic. The main research methods chosen in this case are economic and financial analysis. The results of the research have shown that because of the specific features of business activity, giving rise to a large duration of sales of current assets, Sakhaneftegazsbyt JSC is inevitably forced to attract borrowed capital in significant amounts. Because of this, the financial stability of the company is reduced and risks of insolvency arise. The situation is compounded by the growth of the key rate and the corresponding increase in the cost of commercial loans. In case the company’s financial situation gets worse, it would certainly receive state support sufficient to overcome the crisis situation. However, the expansion of opportunities for providing loans to organisations in charge of northern imports on favourable terms would avoid the need for such a support at all. 

The article considers the development of geocultural tourism in the Arctic regions of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), as well as analyses the current state of this field, including the potential and specifics. This paper explores the reasons for the growing popularity of geocultural tourism in the Russian North, as well as the prospects and opportunities for its further development in Yakutia. The work is intended to be of use to specialists in the fields of tourism, regional development and territorial studies. The development of geocultural tourism is regarded as an important strategic tool for attracting tourists and strengthening the position of the tourism industry in Yakutia. Despite the harsh climatic conditions, the region possesses unique natural resources and a rich cultural heritage, which creates significant opportunities for the development of geocultural tourism.  

The article examines the main migration indicators in eight northern resource-type regions (NRT) — Magadan Oblast, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Komi Republic, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Sakhalin Oblast, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The subjects are compared by such indicators as population size, number of arrivals and departures, migration increase, composition of migrants by age and level of education. Migration from the CIS countries and foreign countries is also compared. Comparative analysis of migration processes in NRT showed that KhantyMansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra is the most attractive region for migrants, although it is comparable in climate and income level with other subjects. The following main areas of socio-economic development of NRT are outlined to attract and retain migrants in the north: further development of mineral extraction considering the transformation of production in the new economic conditions; attracting investment in industries that create new jobs in the north (transport, agriculture, education and entrepreneurship). In addition to income, migrants, including highly qualified personnel, are attracted by the developed infrastructure, standard and quality of life of the region’s population.

One of the global trends of the modern world in the development of socio-economic industry has become the formation of creative industries. Creative industries are the basis of creative economy, which is based on the capitalisation of intellectual property in all fields of activity. This has resulted in an increased demand for value-added products and services, leading to the expansion of existing markets and the creation of new employment opportunities. In this context, support for creative industries cannot be considered within the confines of traditional sectoral policies; rather, it should be regarded as the formation of a new paradigm for regional development. The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is actively involved in shaping its creative economy by introducing strategic initiatives such as supporting local creative industries, developing infrastructure for creative entrepreneurs and promoting the region’s cultural heritage. A significant development was the adoption by the Government of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) of the decree “On Approval of the Concept of Creative Economy Development until 2025” in 2019, which indicates a deliberate progression in this direction. In 2024, the Decree “On the Development of Creative Economy in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)” emerged as the primary strategic document centred on regional particularities, underscoring the pivotal role of creative industries in fostering sustainable regional development. Consequently, Yakutia serves as a notable exemplar of the integration of creative industries into the regional economic structure, which can potentially serve as a model for other regions.

The successful carrying out by the Arctic regions of Yakutia of their resource, transport, climatic, and military functions within the framework of the implementation of state policy and the organization of large-scale strategic projects requires the availability of human resources. The main characteristics of the population of the Arctic regions of Yakutia include a high degree of urbanization with low population, a high proportion of women, and a high level of migration. Demographic processes occurring in the Arctic regions are heterogeneous between the territories, this is primarily due to their spatial development and resource potential. The basis of the study is demographic processes occurring on the territory of the Prilenskaya group of districts belonging to the Arctic zone of Yakutia. The article considers the impact of natural resource and economic potential on the socio-demographic situation in this group of districts. The key demographic trends, such as decreasing birth rate, increasing mortality, changes in the population structure by sex and age and other factors affecting the demographic situation are identified. The analysis of the average salary has confirmed the tendency to reduce its territorial differences, while the salary excluding regional payments in most of the Arctic regions become much lower than the national average. It is emphasized that the efficiency of their socio-economic development of municipal districts depends on the provision of the Arctic territories with labor resources. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that comprehensive and systematic state support is necessary to preserve the population of the Arctic regions of Yakutia.

This article examines the main areas of cooperation between Russia and the People’s Republic of China in the Arctic region. In the new geopolitical conditions, sanctions, deterioration of relations with Western countries, Russia has reoriented its foreign policy with the countries of Asia and the Global South. To maintain stability and develop the economy, it is necessary to solve internal problems of regional development. The most important from the point of view of socio-economic and geopolitical factors are such macro-entities as the Far East and the Arctic. Separate management institutions have been established – the Ministry for the Far East and the Arctic, the Corporation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic. Regulatory and legal acts concerning the development of these regions are being adopted. The largest investment projects are being implemented, in which foreign investors, including Chinese ones, invest. In recent years, China has been pursuing an active foreign policy in the Arctic region. There is a growing interest in the development of the Northern Sea Route and the Northwest Route. As an observer country in the Arctic Council since 2013, China has its own interests in the legal definition of Arctic sea waters. Scientific cooperation with Arctic countries in the field of climate change and northern lights observation is increasing. In recent years, Russia and China have been strengthening interstate cooperation in various areas. The most effective area today seems to be cooperation in the energy sector, for example, the YAMAL LNG project. The areas of construction of nuclear icebreakers and joint development of the Northern Sea Route seem promising. China is also expected to contribute to the development of investment projects in the Far East, among which it is worth highlighting the territories of advanced development. For the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the most important project is the construction of the Lena Bridge, which should connect transport routes in the Far East, East Asia and the Arctic.

The article presents a study of the second Arctic strategy of the Republic of Korea, as well as a comparative analysis of the first (2013-2017) and second (2018-2022) strategies. In recent years, the interest of many states in the Arctic has increased, which is due to the resource wealth of the region and climate change, which has allowed the development of the transport potential of the Northern Sea Route. Among the non-Arctic countries that are increasing their presence in the region, one of the important players is the Republic of Korea. The aim of the work was to study the second Arctic strategy and the transformation of the Arctic policy of the Republic of Korea since 2018. The study covers the key aspects and priorities of the second Arctic strategy, as well as compares with the previous strategy to identify changes and new trends in the Arctic policy of the Republic of Korea. Special attention is given to important areas as scientific research, economic cooperation, infrastructure and logistics development, as well as international cooperation of the Republic of Korea in the Arctic region. The analysis of the second Arctic strategy makes it possible to understand the evolution of the Arctic policy of the Republic of Korea and its role as a non-Arctic state in the development and development of the Arctic. 

The specifics of the situation in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) give rise to the need to update the intercultural policy, which can serve as a response to the challenges of ethnic diversity. The issue is discussed in the framework of cultural sustainability of the Arctic development. The potential of intercultural communication for increasing sustainability in the context of changes in the Arctic region is considered. The solution to this problem will indicate the key role that informal intercultural communication should play in the context of civil society in the education and integration of citizens living in an international environment. The topic of the article corresponds to the priority area of  research in the ethno-social and ethno-cultural development of the northern (Arctic) territories, as well as in the field of preservation and development of cultures of the North-East of the Russian Federation in the context of globalization processes. The implementation of the main concepts of this article is of great importance for solving various socio-cultural problems of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), including those related to education, interethnic relations and integration. The results of the study will help to identify ways and prerequisites for the effective use of informal intercultural communication. This kind of communication will be aimed at the integration of migrants into society, as well as promote more profound and extended intercultural interaction with the indigenous residents of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

The Arctic is attracting increasing attention from both governments and academia. Some of the region’s most distinctive environmental, security, and economic features are undergoing significant changes. Each Arctic state rightly develops its own strategy for relationships with its neighbors and other stakeholders in the region. In this paper, we will try to examine and analyze how these relationships have changed over time, depending on the state and development of international relations in the world. Particular attention is paid to events that occurred in the world before and after 2014. It was during this period that unfriendly states continued to escalate and complicate the international situation and relations with the Russian Federation, using sanctions and other dubious instruments. Despite the complexities of the state of world politics, the Arctic territory should remain open to cooperation between states interested in this region. We are confident that the Arctic should remain a territory of peace and international dialogue, and we very much hope that in the future of international relations everything will develop this way.

In the global and local administrative practice, the national district is used as one of the forms of implementation of the state national policy in relation to ethnic minorities. In this article the authors consider the main conceptual provisions of this legal form, as well as the process of its formation in the historical and modern context. A comprehensive approach allows to achieve the goal of the article. In particular, the article makes extensive use of a systematic approach to consider the status of the national district, its historical and contemporary characteristics. Based on previous studies of national districts, as well as using materials from the political life of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the analysis of the formation of the status of the national district was carried out. The previous experience has demonstrated that formal declaration of new administrative units is not enough to support ethnic minorities. However, it is the first step towards public and socio-economic development of the district. In this regard, state support for national administrative-territorial formations is vital. These formations are designed to preserve indigenous culture, the traditional way of life, and historical monuments of the northern peoples. They also promote the development of regionally specific economic activities.