General principles for determining the composition of the Russian Federation Arctic zone and issues of its expansion in the Pacific part of country
The reasons for refusal to consider the issue of inclusion the northern municipal districts of Magadan Region and Kamchatka Territory, located within the Koryaksky, Kolymsky and Yano-Oymyakonsky highlands, in the Russian Federation Arctic zone are described. These areas are included in the circumpolar Arctic natural zone, the composition of which is determined to support the activities of the Arctic Council by the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) program, delineated by CAFF boundary. Indicated municipal areas correspond to criteria and may be included in the Russian Federation Arctic zone.