What will be discussed: - Will the Russian Arctic become the next major global hydrocarbon resource base? - What is the economic viability of Arctic oil and gas projects in comparison with other alternative projects? - What are the latest results of geological, geophysical, seismic and geo...

Two special issues featured at the Conference will be "Global economic crisis and prospects for modernization in Russia" and "Living standards and mode of life: changes in time and space". Sessions and round tables will focus on the following topics: - Macroeconomics and growth - Public...