Russia's Far North

The Russian Far North is immensely rich in resources both energy and other resources and is also one of the least developed regions of Russia. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the region. It examines resource issues and the related environmental problems considers the Arctic and the problems of sea routes maritime boundaries and military build-up assesses economic development and considers the ethnic peoples of the region and also cultural and artistic subjects. Overall the book provides a rich appraisal of how the region is likely to develop in future.