The challenges of region ethnopolitic: gas transit Russia - China
Ethnopolitical aspects of the construction of the gas pipeline Altai across the plateau Ukok are studied. The risks due to increased migration, the problems of protection of the environment, historical heritage, and the unique culture of aboriginal peoples of Altai are discussed. The main challenges to the ethnopolitical stability and safety related to ethnopolitics of the gas transit are shown to have a postponed character.