In conditions of heightened international competition for resources of the Arctic shelf significantly increases the value of the Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet, as the most effective tool for the transport and economic activities in the Arctic.
Currently in law is not defined territory and borders the Arctic. In the international legal doctrine under the Arctic traditionally understood part of the world, centered on the North Pole, and a peripheral boundary - the Arctic Circle (66 ° 33 'north latitude). In this case, there are no international agreements that secure a single generally accepted concept of "Arctic".
By the middle of the XXI century people do not need the Suez and Panama canals: profitable to transport cargo to the Arctic via the North Pole, which will melt due to warming. Polar paths will bring not only economic benefits, but also political friction.
Melting glaciers creates new opportunities, which may well be interested shipowners. The enthusiasm of some contrasts with the skepticism of others.
Passengers climb aboard the legendary AN-2, Street -30, -30 on board, too, and only in the crush can be a little warm warm breath.
