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Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole. Russia's nuclear power agency, Rosatom, was appointed the infrastructure operator of the Northern Sea Route, a Europe-Asia sea route that passes almost entirely through the frozen Arctic, large parts of which are within Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).&nbsp;

The respective countries would have rights over living and non-living resources in their EEZ, which is typically the stretch that extends 200 nautical miles from their shores. Rosatom considers the development of the Arctic infrastructure and shipping as one of its key tasks.&nbsp; 
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Titled 'Icebreaker of Knowledge', the expedition aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker '50 Let Pobedy', involved participants from countries where the Russian nuclear power agency Rosatom is deploying nuclear technologies.&nbsp;

This includes Mongolia, Hungary, India, China, South Africa, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Belarus, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and others. Fifteen experts, delegates selected at the World Youth Festival, joined the team on the voyage to the North Pole.

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The voyagers brought over their respective national flags to the top of the planet. When the team went on the icy shores, the captain of the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, Ruslan Sasov addressed them within the framework of the northernmost lecture course organised by Rosatom jointly with Znanie Russian Society.&nbsp;

"Rosatom's Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition is going as planned. Representatives of 15 countries made the shortest round-the-world trip at the pole," the captain said.

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Rosatom's anniversary Arctic expedition "Icebreaker of Knowledge" is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the nuclear icebreaker fleet. The present Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet includes seven icebreakers: the lead universal nuclear icebreaker Arktika, the first serial universal nuclear icebreaker Sibir, the second serial universal nuclear icebreaker Ural, the nuclear icebreakers Yamal, 50 Let Pobedy, Taimyr, and Vaigach.

Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole.

Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole. Russia's nuclear power agency, Rosatom, was appointed the infrastructure operator of the Northern Sea Route, a Europe-Asia sea route that passes almost entirely through the frozen Arctic, large parts of which are within Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The respective countries would have rights over living and non-living resources in their EEZ, which is typically the stretch that extends 200 nautical miles from their shores. Rosatom considers the development of the Arctic infrastructure and shipping as one of its key tasks. Titled 'Icebreaker of Knowledge', the expedition aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker '50 Let Pobedy', involved participants from countries where the Russian nuclear power agency Rosatom is deploying nuclear technologies. This includes Mongolia, Hungary, India, China, South Africa, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Belarus, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and others. Fifteen experts, delegates selected at the World Youth Festival, joined the team on the voyage to the North Pole. Also read: Scientists warn of `Mercury bomb` in Arctic as melting permafrost threatens environment The voyagers brought over their respective national flags to the top of the planet. When the team went on the icy shores, the captain of the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, Ruslan Sasov addressed them within the framework of the northernmost lecture course organised by Rosatom jointly with Znanie Russian Society. "Rosatom's Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition is going as planned. Representatives of 15 countries made the shortest round-the-world trip at the pole," the captain said. Also read: First case of Walrus dying from bird flu recorded on Arctic island: Researcher Rosatom's anniversary Arctic expedition "Icebreaker of Knowledge" is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the nuclear icebreaker fleet. The present Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet includes seven icebreakers: the lead universal nuclear icebreaker Arktika, the first serial universal nuclear icebreaker Sibir, the second serial universal nuclear icebreaker Ural, the nuclear icebreakers Yamal, 50 Let Pobedy, Taimyr, and Vaigach.

Russia's nuclear icebreaker undertakes international expedition to North Pole

Russian President Vladimir Putin underlined Russia's influence in the Arctic region as the country launched two nuclear-powered icebreaker ships in St Petersburg, Russia's erstwhile imperial capital. Putin addressed the ceremony via video link from Kremlin. During the address, Putin said such icebreakers were of strategic importance to the country.

"Both icebreakers were laid down as part of a large serial project and are part of our large-scale, systematic work to re-equip and replenish the domestic icebreaker fleet, to strengthen Russia's status as a great Arctic power," Putin said.

Arctic region, long thought to be just cold seas and frozen wastelands, is gaining greater stategic importance as new sea lanes open up due to climate change.

Putin smiled as the Yakutia nuclear icebreaker was launched into the water in the docks and stood as the Russian national anthem graced the raising of the Russian flag on the Ural icebreaker which will begin work in December.

The 173.3-metre (569 feet) Yakutia, with a displacement of up to 33,540 tonnes, can smash through ice of up to three metres. It will enter service in 2024.

Two other icebreakers in the same series, the Arktika and the Sibir, are already in service, and another, the Chukotka, is scheduled for 2026.

Putin said a super-powerful nuclear 209-metre icebreaker known as "Rossiya", with a displacement of up to 71,380 tonnes, would be completed by 2027. It will be able to break through ice four metres thick.

"They are needed for the study and development of the Arctic, to ensure safe, sustainable navigation in this region, to increase traffic along the Northern Sea Route," Putin said.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin underlined Russia's influence in the Arctic region as the country launched two nuclear-powered icebreaker ships in St Petersburg, Russia's erstwhile imperial capital.

Russian President Vladimir Putin underlined Russia's influence in the Arctic region as the country launched two nuclear-powered icebreaker ships in St Petersburg, Russia's erstwhile imperial capital. Putin addressed the ceremony via video link from Kremlin. During the address, Putin said such icebreakers were of strategic importance to the country. "Both icebreakers were laid down as part of a large serial project and are part of our large-scale, systematic work to re-equip and replenish the domestic icebreaker fleet, to strengthen Russia's status as a great Arctic power," Putin said. Arctic region, long thought to be just cold seas and frozen wastelands, is gaining greater stategic importance as new sea lanes open up due to climate change. Putin smiled as the Yakutia nuclear icebreaker was launched into the water in the docks and stood as the Russian national anthem graced the raising of the Russian flag on the Ural icebreaker which will begin work in December. The 173.3-metre (569 feet) Yakutia, with a displacement of up to 33,540 tonnes, can smash through ice of up to three metres. It will enter service in 2024. Two other icebreakers in the same series, the Arktika and the Sibir, are already in service, and another, the Chukotka, is scheduled for 2026. Putin said a super-powerful nuclear 209-metre icebreaker known as "Rossiya", with a displacement of up to 71,380 tonnes, would be completed by 2027. It will be able to break through ice four metres thick. "They are needed for the study and development of the Arctic, to ensure safe, sustainable navigation in this region, to increase traffic along the Northern Sea Route," Putin said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russia demonstrates its 'Arctic power' with launch of nuclear icebreakers 

The search for Ernest Shackleton’s wrecked ship Endurance has begun. In the endeavour, a South African icebreaker has already departed. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In 1915, Endurance had sunk off the coast of Antarctica. It happened after it was slowly crushed by pack ice. &nbsp;

Shackleton’s team was trying to make the first land crossing of Antarctica. It was a part of the renowned polar explorer’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition from 1914 to 1917. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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When Endurance fell victim to the Weddell Sea, their landing was thwarted. It had become ensnared in sea ice for over 10 months before being crushed. It had sunk 3,000 metres below the surface. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The crew had managed to escape by camping on the sea ice until it ruptured. Later, they launched lifeboats to Elephant Island and South Georgia, a British overseas territory. &nbsp;

On Saturday morning, the South African icebreaker SA Agulhas II has been set off from Cape Town. &nbsp;

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It has a crew of 46 and there is also a 64-member expedition team aboard. &nbsp;

The expedition, which has been named Endurance22, will last for 35 to 45 days. The vessel will navigate its way through heavy ice and harsh temperatures. &nbsp;

Loaded with the latest technology, it hopes to find the shipwreck. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mensun Bound, Endurance22’s director of exploration, said his team “very much hope we can do justice to this magnificent chapter in polar exploration”. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;&nbsp;

The search for Ernest Shackleton’s wrecked ship Endurance has begun. In the endeavour, a South African icebreaker has already departed. In 1915, Endurance had sunk off the coast of Antarctica.

The search for Ernest Shackleton’s wrecked ship Endurance has begun. In the endeavour, a South African icebreaker has already departed. In 1915, Endurance had sunk off the coast of Antarctica. It happened after it was slowly crushed by pack ice. Shackleton’s team was trying to make the first land crossing of Antarctica. It was a part of the renowned polar explorer’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition from 1914 to 1917. Also Read: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II wants Prince Charles' wife Camilla to be known as 'Queen Consort' When Endurance fell victim to the Weddell Sea, their landing was thwarted. It had become ensnared in sea ice for over 10 months before being crushed. It had sunk 3,000 metres below the surface. The crew had managed to escape by camping on the sea ice until it ruptured. Later, they launched lifeboats to Elephant Island and South Georgia, a British overseas territory. On Saturday morning, the South African icebreaker SA Agulhas II has been set off from Cape Town. Also Read | UK PM Johnson’s photo holding beer can at lockdown-breaching party handed over to police: Reports It has a crew of 46 and there is also a 64-member expedition team aboard. The expedition, which has been named Endurance22, will last for 35 to 45 days. The vessel will navigate its way through heavy ice and harsh temperatures. Loaded with the latest technology, it hopes to find the shipwreck. Mensun Bound, Endurance22’s director of exploration, said his team “very much hope we can do justice to this magnificent chapter in polar exploration”. (With inputs from agencies)

South African icebreaker begins expedition to search Ernest Shackleton’s wrecked ship Endurance off Antarctica

Russia is preparing for supremacy in Arctic region where melting ice and receding ice cover are creating new waterways. Russia is pinning its ambition on a fleet of giant nuclear-powered icebreakers.

Russia sees development of the Arctic as a historic mission. It already has huge projects to exploit its natural resources.

Its next big plan is for year-round use of the Northern Sea Route, a shipping lane through Arctic waters Russia hopes could rival the Suez Canal.

This summer an icebreaker called fleet of giant nuclear-powered icebreakers. Its captain told AFP that Russia had special role to play in the Arctic.

"A third of our territory lies above the Arctic Circle. Our ancestors have long mastered frozen waters. We are continuing this successfully," Dmitry Lobusov said.

President Vladimir Putin has made the development of the Arctic a strategic priority and state companies such as Gazprom Neft, Norilsk Nickel and Rosneft already have major projects in the Arctic to extract oil, gas and minerals.

"The Arctic region has enormous potential," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this month.

"In terms of resources, we're talking about 15 billion tonnes of oil and 100 trillion cubic metres of gas. Enough for tens if not hundreds of years," he said.

The Northern Sea Route links the Pacific to the Atlantic through Russian Arctic waters.

It is not currently navigable year-round without the help of icebreakers, though in summer some specialised classes of ships can pass through.&nbsp;

With the ice cover receding, Moscow is aiming for year-round navigation by 2030. &nbsp;

The route between east Asia and Europe is considerably shorter than through the Suez Canal.&nbsp;

When a huge container ship blocked the busy Suez shipping lane in March, Moscow touted the Northern Sea passage as a "viable alternative".

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia is preparing for supremacy in Arctic region where melting ice and receding ice cover are creating new waterways. Russia is pinning its ambition on a fleet of giant nuclear-powered icebreakers.

Russia is preparing for supremacy in Arctic region where melting ice and receding ice cover are creating new waterways. Russia is pinning its ambition on a fleet of giant nuclear-powered icebreakers. Russia sees development of the Arctic as a historic mission. It already has huge projects to exploit its natural resources. Its next big plan is for year-round use of the Northern Sea Route, a shipping lane through Arctic waters Russia hopes could rival the Suez Canal. This summer an icebreaker called fleet of giant nuclear-powered icebreakers. Its captain told AFP that Russia had special role to play in the Arctic. "A third of our territory lies above the Arctic Circle. Our ancestors have long mastered frozen waters. We are continuing this successfully," Dmitry Lobusov said. President Vladimir Putin has made the development of the Arctic a strategic priority and state companies such as Gazprom Neft, Norilsk Nickel and Rosneft already have major projects in the Arctic to extract oil, gas and minerals. "The Arctic region has enormous potential," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this month. "In terms of resources, we're talking about 15 billion tonnes of oil and 100 trillion cubic metres of gas. Enough for tens if not hundreds of years," he said. The Northern Sea Route links the Pacific to the Atlantic through Russian Arctic waters. It is not currently navigable year-round without the help of icebreakers, though in summer some specialised classes of ships can pass through. With the ice cover receding, Moscow is aiming for year-round navigation by 2030. The route between east Asia and Europe is considerably shorter than through the Suez Canal. When a huge container ship blocked the busy Suez shipping lane in March, Moscow touted the Northern Sea passage as a "viable alternative". (With inputs from agencies)

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