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Arctic.ru receives Arctic Awards 2018

Arctic.ru receives Arctic Awards 2018

Arctic.ru awards young geologists studying the Arctic

Arctic.ru awards young geologists studying the Arctic

Federation Council suggests supporting Arctic tourism

Federation Council suggests supporting Arctic tourism

VIII International Forum Arctic: Today and the Future in St. Petersburg

Opening of the Arctic Days in Moscow Federal Arctic Forum

Views of Jan Mayen Island

Wake up, then wash and clean the Arctic: Why volunteers are cleaning uninhabited islands

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Wake up, then wash and clean the Arctic: Why volunteers are cleaning uninhabited islands

There is an anteater-shaped island in the Kara Sea. It is littered with rusted vehicle parts and fuel barrels that were left there after the first wave of Artic exploration in the 1960s–1970s. Vilkitsky Island was a stopping point in the great expeditions but became a dumpsite after the state’s tasks were fulfilled. The Green Arctic organization has been sponsoring a waste cleaning expedition that has attracted volunteers from various countries for a second year.

Arctic.ru correspondent’s work shortlisted at Living in the North! international contest

Arctic.ru correspondent’s work shortlisted at Living in the North! international contest

Medvedev lays responsibility for icebreaker fire on Admiralty Shipyard management

Medvedev lays responsibility for icebreaker fire on Admiralty Shipyard management

New fire department for Pevek, Chukotka, for floating nuclear power plant

New fire department for Pevek, Chukotka, for floating nuclear power plant