The Russian Northern Fleet: New Acting Commander and Several New Submarines The Russian Northern Fleet has gained a new Acting Commander in Vice Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov. He replaces Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, who has been promoted to acting Commander-in-Chief of Russia's Navy. The Northern Fleet has also received four new submarines, and another is underway.
MGIMO to Teach Chinese in Arkhangelsk For Development of NSR The Arctic Federal University in Arkhangelsk will introduce Chinese as a second foreign language in the student curriculum, with the help of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.
New Russian Restrictions on International Educational Cooperation New Russian restrictions put limitations on exchange programs, conducting joint research with foreigners, conferences and scientific congresses, and the exchange of scientific literature.
Covid-19 in the Arctic: Over 20,000 new cases in 48 hours in Russia Russia is experiencing a sharp increase in corona infection with over 20,000 new confirmed cases in the last 48 hours. Moscow has the most infections, but the Arctic parts of Russia are also experiencing increasing numbers. Murmansk Oblast is now the fifth most affected region in the country.
Soul of the Russian North Novelist Fyodor Abramov – 100 Years February 29th marks the 100th birthday of Fyodor Alexandrovich Abramov (1920-1983), the novelist and literary critic whose writings embody the soul of the Russian North.
Garbage Rage Grows in the Russian Arctic. Russian Supreme Court Processing Protest Appeal Youngsters of today see, analyze and understand the injustice in the country and act on it, says activist Antonia Obednina. Today, the Russian Supreme Court processes the demand about a public referendum on the construction of a garbage landfill in Arkhangelsk.
The Fight Against "Moscow Waste" Continues, New Protests Announced The dissatisfaction with Russian authorities' waste management is growing and actionists are currently mobilizing for big demonstrations in November. – We are approaching a point where a bigger conflict between the parties is inevitable, says expert.
Environmental Activists Charged and Tent Camps Removed: Northern Russia’s Garbage War Tightening Up Five activists have been arrested and several tent camps around the planned landfill at Shiyes near Arkhangelsk have been removed. – We are all ready to go to jail for this case, says Ivan Tschelpanov, who had to face court on Thursday.
