Barentsburg: Identity and Influence

This chapter examines the unique experiences of researchers in Barentsburg, a culturally Russian settlement in Norway, focusing on its semi-abandoned state and the implications of Russian societal symbols. It discusses Russia's strategic interests in the Arctic amid changing environmental factors, military presence, resource extraction, and the effects of geopolitical tensions such as the Ukraine war.

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