Russia’s Northwest Komi Republic hit by 100-ton oil spill
A ruptured pipeline in Russia’s northwestern region of Komi has leaked 100 tons of oil last week, including nine tons that flowed into a local river, posing a threat the area’s ecosystems and populated areas, the state environment watchdog Rosprirodnadzor said on Monday.
Russia’s Northwest Komi Republic hit by 100-ton oil spill Published on Workers battle icy waters to combat an oil spill in Russia s Komi Republic. Credit: rkomi.ru
A ruptured pipeline in Russia’s northwestern region of Komi has leaked 100 tons of oil last week, including nine tons that flowed into a local river, posing a threat the area’s ecosystems and populated areas, the state environment watchdog Rosprirodnadzor said on Monday.
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Russia’s Digitalization of the Arctic Region: Plans and Achievements
Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 40
Workers laying fiberoptic cables in the Arctic (Source: Moscow Times)
The “Strategy for the Development of the Russian Arctic Zone and Provision of National Security Through 2035” (Pravo.gov.ru, October 26, 2020) highlights, among others, three crucial aspects. First, it
de facto introduces a “region-specific approach” in the strategically important though problem-riddled Arctic region, where special priority will be given to Arkhangelsk Oblast, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Republic of Karelia, Komi Republic, Murmansk Oblast, the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (YaNAO) and Nenets Autonomous Okrug (see EDM, November 19, 2020). Second, the document outlines strategic project and development goals that most importantly include general marine infrastructure (seaports and transportation routes/lanes) located at strategic