NON-GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF THE RUSSIAN SHELF
Main problems of developing hydrocarbons resources in the shelf areas of Russia’s Far Eastern and southern seas are considered. It is noted that, to strengthen the geopolitical positions of Russia and revive the Northern Sea Route, it is important and necessary to conduct a set of exploration works within the Arctic shelf. It is recommended to enshrine development of the Arctic shelf and adjoining territories in a federal framework law as a priority task. Based on this law, a number of specific priority measures are proposed.