An executive order on the formation of the “Russian Arctic” national park was signed last summer. Gennady Danilov, director of the federal natural reserve located on the territory of the archipelago, believes that the park ought to include Franz Joseph Land. It currently includes the northern part of the island Novaya Zemlya and several neighboring islands. In an interview with RIA Novosti correspondent Alexander Kuleshov Danilov argues for the creation of a single, specially protected natural park. He also explains what could attract tourists to the Arctic and details the potential environmental threats Franz Joseph Land faces.
Russia will be able to ensure nuclear deterrence even with 500 delivery vehicles, while the new Russian-U.S. arms pact limits the number of deployed vehicles to 700, a former military commander said on Friday.
KRASNOGORSK (Moscow Region), February 5 - Foreign investment in the Moscow Region’s economy reached $4.3 billion in 2009, Moscow Region foreign economic relations minister Tigran Karakhanov said.