Spatial development of the Russian Arctic macroregion: key political and strategic accents

• Published in: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
• Main Authors: Khasheva, Z M, Makar, S V
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: IOP Publishing 2019
• Subjects: Arctic
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/302/1/012150; https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/302/1/012150/pdf; https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/302/1/012150

Abstract Approach to the Arctic region as a place of localization of interest groups in connection with peculiarities of the potential is presented. Its implementation is carried out in the context of modern spatial development. Author’s interpretation of this concept implies the allocation of separate layers-subspaces where actual elements and components are distinguished. Further, in accordance with the goal (accent), the organization and reorganization of spatial structures takes place. Between the individual layers-subspaces, connections are revealed, complex spatial structures binding “layers” together are highlighted. Spatial development of the Russian Arctic macroregion is considered from the standpoint of a multilevel approach: global (supranational), national, regional (subnational). At each level the most relevant positions are highlighted. At the global level - resource and energy support, legal framework for the use of the Arctic area for intercontinental communications, growth of tourism and recreation business, overcoming the conflict between various types of ocean management. At the national level, emphasis is placed on environmental, innovative and financial vectors in public policy. Environmental policy focuses on the elimination of accumulated environmental damage and on departure from the policy of usage the Arctic territories and waters as a deposit resource for waste. Innovative policy is associated with the need to create intellectual territories. Financial policy defines adequate tax and customs measures to support management decisions. At the regional level the need for a differentiated approach to the Arctic regions - subjects of the Russian Federation, the need for interregional interaction and multiplicative effects of economic activities cooperation is emphasized. Documents of the Russian Arctic state strategic planning of development are systematized, relevant spatial structures – basic zones are designated. Problematic components of the state Arctic policy are identified.