ARCTIC TODAY - TASS

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"Delighted men squeal like girls." What foreigners think about Russian Arctic

Newly-developed AI system forecasts extreme winds in Arctic

Scientists develop drone with integrated seismic sensor for Arctic geological assessment

Yakutia launches Synergy of Arctic project to lay 7,000 km fiber-optic communication line

Arctic data processing centers may serve Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor — expert

Alexander Vorotnikov noted that using artificial intelligence requires data processing centers, and Russia has a unique opportunity to create such data centers on nuclear energy

Russian scientists develop AI system for Arctic ice forecasts

The system makes it possible to predict parameters of ice concentration, thickness, drift and compaction, meteorological and oceanographic conditions, and satellite imagery

Special Investment Contract mechanism to favor Arctic shipbuilding, ship repair — expert

Alexander Vorotnikov stressed that under the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor project, it is necessary to develop port infrastructures as well as the Arctic backbone cities along the route

Spitsbergen center to feature more than 160 scientists by 2040 — Minister Chekunov

Alexey Chekunkov said that a draft concept for an international scientific and educational center on the archipelago was approved in November 2025

Arctic investment projects to strengthen macro-region's role in economy — minister

The Russian Federation's Arctic Zone accounts for more than 6% of the gross domestic product and about 10% of Russian exports, Alexey Chekunkov said

Yamal Arctic business residents to use new tax incentives from coming year

"The new incentive will remain in effect for five years from the project's first profit under the investment agreement," the government said

Taymyr's tundra restores due to cut sulfur dioxide emissions

In 2024, sulfur dioxide emissions dropped by almost 400,000 tons, Deputy Director of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Unified Scientific Center Vadim Petrov added

Tourism to favor Kem - White Sea agglomeration's 30% population growth

The region's Governor Artur Parfenchikov pointed to promising locations like the White Sea petroglyphs and the Solovki Islands

International expedition to Arctic due in 2026 — minister

"It will feature scientists and polar explorers, as well as cultural, artistic, and architecture specialists from Russia, Brazil, South Africa, China, and India," Alexey Chekunkov said

Murmansk airport's new terminal welcomes passengers with northern lights decoration

The terminal's walls are decorated with paintings of the Arctic Kola landscapes, and through panoramic windows passengers and visitors may watch taking off and landing aircraft