An Arctic icebreaker pushes through sea ice near the edge of a drifting glacier; several people in bright clothing stand on the deck as snow falls.
Nuclear-powered icebreaker Yamal, featuring a shark mouth design on its bow, standing in Arctic ice at the North Pole with the 90°N marker and people marker are visible in the background.

The Arctic Is Becoming a Hot Spot for Data Centers

Here’s Why

The Arctic as a MacGuffin in the US-Russia Relationship

In partnership with Russia.Post

Who is dividing Arctic resources — and how — after the withdrawal of major investors?

The Battle for the Arctic: How Russia Is Falling Behind in Icebreaker Production

A country that once led the world in building icebreakers now risks being left without a fleet by 2030

Key Stakeholders of the Russian Arctic

Who really makes the decisions about the region’s development? This project helps uncover who shapes Russia’s Arctic agenda today — and makes regional decision-making more transparent and easier to understand.

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Discover what’s happening behind the scenes of Arctic politics and economics.

Transparency of Arctic activities is the foundation of a sustainable future

Our Mission
Arctida investigates what lies beneath the surface of grand projects and official rhetoric in the Russian Arctic.We collect data, trace hidden connections, and reveal who makes decisions—and where those decisions lead. We examine the impacts of climate change, militarization, and growing industrial pressure on the region, exposing corruption and violations of Indigenous rights. We work to make Arctic processes clear and transparent, amplify voices that are being silenced, and build bridges between knowledge and action—and between the Arctic and the world.
Our Mission
Three Years of Arctida
October 16, 2025

Three Years of Arctida

What We’re Doing for a Sustainable Future of the Arctic