In July 2022, the ‘student expedition’ arrived at the North Pole with the winners of the competition. (Photo: Irina Martynova) Until the sanctions against Russian facilities, the nuclear icebreaker “50 Years of Victory” sailed to the North Pole...
The icebreaker “50 Years of Victory” escorts a ship through icy areas along the Northern Sea Route. (Photo: Rosatomflot) The development of the Northern Sea Route is becoming a key priority for the government in Moscow in light of the sanctions against...
Ice still hinders passage along the Russian Arctic coast during the winter months. In the future, climate change could massively shorten the icing of the Northern Sea Route in autumn and spring. (Foto: Rosatomflot) The Russian government has announced plans to...
Early at the beginning of summer, the ice cover at the North Pole has cracked open. This photo was taken in early April 2012 directly at the North Pole. (Image: Heiner Kubny) The duration of the ice season will be shorter due to later freezing and earlier ice opening....
During the blockade of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given, the Russian government advertised the Northern Sea Route and emphasized its advantages. (Photo: MAXAR) As soon as the traffic jam at the Suez Canal was over and the last ships were able to pass through the...