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05/13/2015

Russian government appropriated 205 million roubles for the renewal of expeditions in the Arctic


Russian government appropriated 205 million roubles for the renewal of expeditions in the Arctic

This order was made by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia to implement the basis of Russian politics in the Arctic until 2020. First of all it relates to the drifting station “North Pole”.

The Ministry suggested to change the station’s status from yearly to seasonal. Anticipated duration of the station “North Pole-41” in 2015 comprises 3 months.