The Arctic has historically been a strategically important region for Russia, from before the Cold War to the recent … efforts in increasing shipping along the Northern Sea Route. Russia holds the largest share of petroleum resources in the … Arctic, the governance model for which has been changing over the past few decades based on the current political priorities …

This paper argues that corruption in Russia is systemic in nature. Low wage levels of public officials provide strong … within Russia, survey the literature on the causes, consequences, and cures of corruption in Russia, and discuss entry points …