Irina Gekht: "The Nenets Autonomous Area will become a strategic point of the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor"

In the next five years, the Nenets Autonomous Area is set to take a key position within the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and become an important point of the Northern Sea Route, while its capital, Naryan-Mar, will turn into a modern and comfortable city to live in. Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Area Irina Gekht made this statement during the Cycle of Meetings with Heads of Russian Regions "Platform of the Future: Region-2030. 100 Steps" held at the National Centre RUSSIA.

"In five years, I see the Nenets Autonomous Area as a strategic point within the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor, of which the Northern Sea Route is an integral part. We have fallen slightly behind in the race for port leadership, but I believe we still have great potential. Indiga is a deep-water port — over 20 metres — and there are no others like it. Unlike neighbouring ports, it does not freeze. Therefore, the agreements signed between China and Russia concerning routes already being tested along the Northern Sea Route with Chinese vessels will allow us to develop both port and land infrastructure. And that is extremely important," said Irina Gekht.

She added that the Nenets Autonomous Area is a strategic point on the map that will be in high demand within the Northern Sea Route.

Irina Gekht also stressed that within the next five years the Area’s capital, Naryan-Mar, should undergo a transformation: "The city should become the oil capital — a pleasant place to live, a city our youth can be proud of, featuring modern landscaping, smart technologies and everything that meets the standards of a contemporary city. In 2029, the Area will celebrate its 100th anniversary, which highlights its self-sufficiency and development potential. Rolling up our sleeves, we are already implementing initiatives that we will be proud to present to the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin."