Аннотация:The current state and prospects for the development of the Arctic zone of Russia, issues of state policy and strategy for the development of its mineral resources, economic and organizational support are con- sidered. The need to update geological information and a comprehensive geological study of the land and shelf of the Arctic, experimental design work to create new equipment and technologies for the exploration and development of hydrocarbon deposits is indicated. Key words: Arctic; territory and continental shelf; mineral resources; economy and organization
