The Murmansk Region – The Outpost of Russian Arctic

The Murmansk oblast, which turned 85 years old in May 2023, is the northwestern outpost of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The Red Banner Order of Ushakov Northern Fleet is based on its territory, playing a major role in strengthening the country’s defense capability. The article is the first attempt to analyze the stage of the first stage of implementation of the tasks laid down in the draft 20 Strategy for Developing the Russian Arctic Zone and Ensuring National Security through 2035, in relation to the Murmansk region. The author notes that the region is characterized by active socio-economic development. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the situation and development of the seaport of Murmansk, the Murmansk transport hub and the Northern Sea Route, closed administrative-territorial entities among with the issue of assistance to the participants of the military operation as well as their families. Another objects of analysis are: activities of the Center in the construction of large-tonnage offshore structures, development of transport, energy infrastructure, , modernization of airport facilities, development of fisheries, science, personnel training, as well as initiatives for the development of tourist and recreational clusters in the territories of the oblast