NorthernSeaRoute

1. The Northern Sea Route

Presentation made by NARFU master’s student
Nikita Evseev at “Intelligent geospatial data analysis”

2. Outline

1. Definition of Northern Sea route
2. The historic significance of Northern Sea Route;
3. Role of Northern Sea Route today;
4. Northern Sea Route as gateways to the future.

3. What Northern Sea Route(NSR) is

4. Historical significance of NSR

• Historical Precedent: The WWII
Arctic Convoys (e.g., "Dervish").
• Proven Function: Maintaining vital
supply lines during blockade.
• Modern Lesson: A blueprint for use
when other routes are compromised.

5. Role of Northern Sea Route today

• Key Function: Exporting Arctic resources (hydrocarbons) to Asian
markets.
• Strategic Bypass: Avoiding unfriendly logistical chokepoints.
• Case in Point: The role of projects like Yamal LNG.

6. NSR as gateway to the future

• The "Polar Silk Road": A strategic corridor to Asia.
• Reducing Reliance: Decreasing dependence on
Western routes.
• Deepening Cooperation: Integration with non-Western
partners (e.g., China).

7. Conclusion

• Summary: Resilient Artery + Economic Engine +
Gateway to Alliances.
• Core Conclusion: Direct response to sanctions; key to
sovereign future.
• Final Message: Essential for navigating the new
geopolitical landscape.

8. Thank you for attention!