Energy of the Russian Arctic

This volume is an energy-tailored sequel to the research on the Arctic carried out at MGIMO University. Specifically, the proposed book is grounded in the profound academic and practical expertise of the specialized body of MGIMO University – International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy chaired by Prof. Valery Salygin. Thus, the research exclusively focuses on energy-related aspects of exploration of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF). This particular region with its ample oil and gas resources has been comparatively and critically studied by a team of authors representing Russia, USA, France, Switzerland, Slovakia, and Lithuania from legislative, political, economic, technical, transport, environmental, sustainability, and security perspectives. Valery I. Salygin is Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, twice winner of State Science and Technology Award, Director of International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University), 76, Prospect Vernadskogo, Moscow, Russia