In the first quarter of the 21st century, the Arctic has become the focus of attention of the scientific community due to the exacerbated geopolitical and geoeconomic contradictions between states. The unparalleled Svalbard Archipelago has attracted special attention from researchers; despite its official affiliation with Norway, about 40 other countries have access to its resources. The purpose of this work is to use retrospective content analysis to show the process of establishing the special international legal status of Svalbard, which can be considered as a model region for resolving international conflicts, especially in the context of resource disputes. The importance of this issue is highlighted by the fact that it is crucial for the Russian Federation to ensure its national interests, security, and access to fishing areas and oil and gas fields in the archipelago. The article analyzes the process of establishing the archipelago’s state jurisdiction, its main historical resources of economic significance, and provides indicators of the archipelago’s current economic activities, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of its economic profile. The article concludes with a discussion of the promising areas of economic activity in Svalbard. Based on data from 2022 and 2023, the article provides quantitative information on the number of industrial and service enterprises operating in the archipelago. The volume of turnover of these enterprises and the amount of state monetary subsidies allocated by Norway to enterprises in certain industries are indicated. State administration and defense, as well as the scientific and tourism sectors, are highlighted as priorities. Research related to the geoeconomic and geopolitical position of Svalbard is up-to-date, because the archipelago may cause conflicts between countries that have the right to use it.

In the context of increasing technogenic pressure on the environment, the issue of sustainable natural resource management in Russia’s northern regions is becoming particularly urgent. This is especially evident in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), where harsh climatic conditions, permafrost, and intensive industrial development create unique risks. The purpose of this study was to identify the key challenges that man-made disasters pose to environmental management in Yakutia, with a focus on social, ecological, and administrative aspects. The materials included academic publications on technogenic accidents, statistical data, regulatory documents, and real-life case studies such as the accident at the Mir mine and a fuel spill in Amga District. The methodological framework involved comparative and situational analysis, interpretation of expert assessments, and synthesis of theoretical approaches. The results showed that man-made disasters destabilize not only the ecological but also the social resilience of the region, particularly through increasing unemployment among rotational workers and the degradation of permafrost. Institutional and legal shortcomings in disaster prevention and response were identified. The study proposes the implementation of digital monitoring systems, corporate environmental responsibility mechanisms, and the adaptation of federal standards to northern specificities. The practical significance of the study lies in its applicability for policymakers and companies seeking to reduce accident risks and enhance regional sustainability. Future research should focus on developing adaptive models for managing technogenic risks under permafrost conditions.

The idea of ​ forming a key settlement (KS) in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is actively promoted at various levels of public administration, in legislative and executive authorities; various infrastructure projects and development programs are being developed. The Government of the Russian Federation has defined key criteria for identifying settlements where infrastructure will be rapidly developed to ensure the implementation of guarantees in the field of education, accessibility of medical care, cultural services and the implementation of other needs of the population of the territory of one or several municipalities. The researchers asked themselves whether Aldan has the potential to develop as a KS? Objective: To reveal the depth and scale of the task of improving the quality of the living environment of the population, taking into account the existing infrastructure potential of the urban settlement of Aldan. Methods: data analysis methods such as data classification, forecasting. The method of assessing internal and external factors is SWOT analysis. Sociological survey of the population. Findings: According to the authors of the article, it is necessary to soberly assess the existing potential of the urban settlement selected as a support settlement. Conclusions: When developing the KS, it is necessary to focus on such an internal factor as one of the highest levels of emergency housing in the republic. Of the external factors, the greatest threat is the factor of environmental violations by mining companies. We will add that the adjustment of the implementation of the infrastructure potential must necessarily take into account the specifics of the Aldan region, namely the presence of shift camps.

The research aims at exploring the possibilities and ways of developing event tourism in Yakutia, analyzing the potential of the region and the existing obstacles to its successful implementation. The main objective of the study is to identify the theoretical foundations of event tourism and assess the practical aspects of its implementation in Yakutia. The work uses quantitative and qualitative approaches to data analysis. The material is statistical data on the tourist flow in Yakutia, the results of a survey, as well as data from strategic planning (SWOT analysis) conducted by the authors themselves. The principles of the market needs analysis, a SWOT analysis and the project method are methodically applied. The study showed that the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) has significant potential for the development of event tourism due to its unique natural resources and cultural heritage. Measures are proposed to increase the attractiveness of the region, including the integration of traditional culture, gastronomic features and active recreation into tourist programs. Practical recommendations were developed to improve the infrastructure and marketing strategy. The conclusions emphasize the need for an integrated approach to the development of event tourism in Yakutia, which includes improvements in infrastructure, information support and the creation of attractive tourist products. The practical significance of the study lies in the proposal of specific measures aimed at increasing the tourist flow and strengthening the economy of the region. The research work opens up prospects for further research in the field of sustainable tourism development and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Municipalities of the Arctic zone are unique territories, the development of which requires special attention and provision of financial resources. Prospects for socio-economic development and the financial potential of the territory are determined by both the federal, regional and local budgets, and the level of income of economic entities and households. However, at the municipal level, it is the budget that provides the basis for ensuring sustainable socio-economic development, which is especially characteristic of the North and the Arctic. The aim of this work is to study the sources of formation of the financial potential of a municipal district belonging to the Arctic zone. In the course of the work, statistical and analytical materials, as well as budget reporting of the municipality, were studied, an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the district economy was performed, the degree of balance and independence of the local budget was determined. According to the results of the study, it was revealed that if a municipal district does not have a developed infrastructure and industrial potential, then it does not have a full-fledged alternative to budget financing. Despite the fact that at the present stage, municipalities have new opportunities to attract financial resources, not all are ready to use them, so the problem of providing territorial development with the necessary resources remains relevant. Studying the financial position of municipalities contributes to an objective assessment of the budget strategy implemented by local governments, taking into account its impact on solving the tasks set, so research must be continued.

The article discusses the extraction of mammoth tusks in the system of traditional crafts of the indigenous peoples of the North and the development of the Arctic economy. It identifies the contribution of this type of traditional crafts of the indigenous peoples to improving the quality of life of the local population, promoting employment, and generating income. The article substantiates the need to consider the extraction of mammoth bone as an element of the green economy in the Arctic territories and as a substitute for natural resources. Thus, in the context of the ban on the trade in ivory and the continued global demand for ivory products, it is proposed to consider the tusks of the fossil mammoth as a substitute resource for the preservation of living elephants. The article shows the dynamics of mammoth bone extraction in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) from 2003 to 2024, with a total extraction of 165 tons in 2024. Based on sociological surveys conducted among the local population in the mammoth bone mining areas of Yakutia in January-May 2025, which involved 360 participants from the indigenous peoples of the North, the main factors and challenges faced by mammoth tusk collectors were identified. These included high costs for purchasing machinery and equipment, the lack of transportation access to the mammoth tusk collection areas, difficulties in obtaining a license to collect mammoth tusk, challenges in selling the collected mammoth tusk, and the presence of illegal miners in the industry who create competition. To support the indigenous peoples in terms of the sale of mammoth bone, it is proposed to establish trading posts for the purchase of such products from the local population, as well as measures to develop its export. Recommendations are given on supporting the traditional crafts of the indigenous peoples of the North, including economic incentives for the extraction of mammoth bone, as well as support for socio-economic development projects in the Arctic territories by mining companies.