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Israel and Hamas Did NOT Reach an Agreement. Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Will Russia Compete in the Olympics?

Ilya Shumanov compares Russia’s Arctic policy to Donald Trump’s, highlighting their disregard for indigenous participation and climate change. What Arctic resources could have triggered Trump’s statements? How might conflicts and alliances shape the region’s division, and will the benefits of open navigation outweigh the climate costs of melting ice?

НО. Медиа из России, 2025-01-17

The Arctic Fights Back:

The Arctic is often compared to space—both are distant, closed-off, cold, and enigmatic. This column explores the challenges of modern sociological research on the region: public surveys do not reveal the realities of Arctic life but rather reflect ingrained stereotypes and dominant narratives.

Reforum, 2024-11-07

These Companies Are Destroying the Environment and Harming the Local People in Chukotka

In an interview with Polar Journal, Ilya Shumanov discusses the impact of coal and extractive industries on Chukotka’s environment and indigenous communities. He highlights how weak regulations and corruption enable businesses to disregard environmental standards, leading to the degradation of the region’s unique ecosystem and worsening living conditions for local populations.

Polar Journal, 2024-10-29

"The Darkest One": How Nikolai Patrushev Became the New Master of the Russian Arctic

How Nikolai Patrushev consolidated control over the Arctic, removing other regional overseers and strengthening the influence of security structures. The restructuring of the Maritime Board signals a new power dynamic, making the Arctic a closed and tightly controlled region under his leadership

Republic, 2024-10-17

Arbuzov, Kurchenko, and Onishchenko Own Coal Business in Chukotka

An investigation by Arctida and Verstka uncovered the involvement of Ukrainian businessmen in exile, Sergei Arbuzov, Sergei Kurchenko, and Alexander Onishchenko, in the coal business in Chukotka. Through Cypriot companies, they receive revenue from coal sales from the Bering coal basin.

Liga.net, 2024-09-27

Mishustin Fires Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Svetlana Rodchenko. Her Family Linked to Coal Miners Polluting Chukotka

Following an investigation into the environmental impact of coal mining in Chukotka and officials' ties to the industry, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order dismissing Svetlana Rodchenko from her position as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources. Media reports highlight that her family had close connections to businesses responsible for pollution in the region.

Kedr Media, 2024-09-23

Frozen Prospects. Russia’s Isolation from the West Devalues Investments in the Arctic

The article explores how international sanctions and isolation have undermined Russia’s Arctic projects, including "Vostok Oil", "Yamal LNG", and the Northern Sea Route. Sanctions have restricted access to technologies and investments, putting ambitious development plans at risk. Ilya Shumanov points out that even Chinese and Arab companies are losing interest in these ventures.

Republic, 2024-07-18

Their Traditions Under Threat. How a Village in Russia’s Far East Stands Up to a Gold-Mining Giant

Resistance of Tyanya villagers in Sakha (Yakutia) to Nordgold, whose gold mining operations threaten their traditional way of life. Ilya Shumanov highlights that open-pit gold mining causes significant environmental damage, and official reports often fail to reflect the true impact on local communities.

The Moscow Times, 2024-05-30

Whose Arctic? When and why will Russia, the US, China, and Europe’s interests collide in the region

The discussion focuses on the competition for influence in the Arctic between Russia, the US, China, and Europe, and the development prospects of the Northern Sea Route. Ilya Shumanov highlights the challenges Russia faces in meeting the goal of transporting 80 million tons via the NSR by the end of 2024, largely due to sanctions, despite last year's record performance.

Kolezev, 2024-04-29

Plagiarism to the rescue. How Dissernet figures advise the Federation Council

University Transparency Lab and Dissernet uncovered academic ethics violations in Federation Council advisory boards. Ilya Shumanov highlighted the involvement of businessmen linked to Arctic projects, including Gennady Timchenko and Leonid Mikhelson.

T-Invariant, 2024-04-04

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