Nenets Autonomous District Research Articles

New Insights into the Petrography and Mineralogy of the Malenkiy Site (Pay-Khoy, Nenets Autonomous District)

New Insights into the Petrography and Mineralogy of the Malenkiy Site (Pay-Khoy, Nenets Autonomous District)

Влияние антропогенного фактора на последствия применения огнестрельного оружия ограниченного поражения

Due to the development of the arms industry in Russia and the filling of various types of non-lethal kinetic weapons (NLW), also referred to as traumatic or kinetic weapons, the beginning of the XXI century is characterized by an intensive accumulation on the hands of the population in the Russian Federation (RF) of a significant number of its weapons. Thus, if in 2008 about 4.4 thousand crimes were committed with the use of traumatic weapons, then by 2012 the population of the Russian Federation had from 1.5 to 3.5 million samples of NLW in their hands. In 2015 alone, more than 1 million permits for possession of NLW were issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. The Nenets Autonomous District, which is part of the Arkhangelsk region, being along with other territories of the region, part of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, is among the leaders in the Russian Federation by the rate of increase in the number of registered crimes related to the illegal circulation of these weapons (+90.9 %). The combination of such factors as the presence of a significant number of firearms in the hands of the population, a high proportion of their illegal circulation and, as a consequence, the unjustified use of firearms in public places prompted us to study this problem from the side of the influence of anthropogenic (human) factor on human health.Purpose of the study. To study the influence of anthropogenic factor on the effects of NLW. Out of 248 victims, 235 (94.8 %) males and 13 (5.2 %) females were identified. The mean age was (31.8 years) and ranged from 16 to 64 years. The largest age category of 30–39 years was 100 (40.3 %) people, and the highest number of victims in the Arctic territory of the Arkhangelsk region was in 2011–2015. The subsequent decrease in the number of injuries is probably due to the adoption of a number of regulations tightening the turnover (FZ- № 398 of 28.12.2010 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts", the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia from 07.06.2022 № 403). A significant part of the victims — 80 (32.3 %) were admitted to hospital emergency rooms in a state of alcoholic or drug intoxication. As a result of the use of firearms, 3 victims (1.2 %) suffered disability and permanent disability. On the territory of the Arctic zone of the Arkhangelsk Region NLW were mostly used not for self-defense, but for hooligan motives 134 (98.5 %) cases out of 136 accurately determined.

Sustainable Development of Mining Regions in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation

The Arctic’s specific conditions require increased attention to natural and human capital. Therefore, implementing the principles of the sustainable development concept, balancing economic, social, and environmental goals is of paramount importance. Mining is at the heart of the strategy for the socio-economic development of Russia’s Arctic territories. This study’s objective is topical: to justify measures lifting the restrictions on sustainable development of AZRF (the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation) mining regions. The authors propose a method to identify AZRF regions where mining determines the socio-economic development level (Komi Republic, Nenets Autonomous District, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, Yakutia, and Chukotka Autonomous District). The multi-factor regression analysis conducted confirms the hypothesis that living standards and achievement of social standards in the AZRF mining regions depend on the income and fiscal capacity levels, which makes the state more responsible for the region’s development. The authors prove the expediency of reconsidering the proportions of rental income redistributed between the budgets of the AZRF mining regions and the federal budget in favor of the former, until migration and natural population growth become positive and reach the target indicators of strategies of socio-economic development. The study’s results can be used to justify the state policy while elaborating strategies for AZRF development.

Hospital consumption of direct oral anticoagulants in regions of the Russian Federation in 2017–2022

The aim of the study was to investigate the dynamics of inpatient consumption of direct oral anticoagulants in different regions of the Russian Federation for the period from 2017 to 2022.Materials and methods. This study is a non-interventional, retrospective analysis of the electronic database records of Cursor Marketing LLC (Russia) about the announced by medical organizations and executed contracts for the purchase of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). The сonsumption was calculated on the basis of a DDD (defined-daily-dose) and estimated DDDTID (defined-daily-dose/1000-inhabitants/day) for each DOACs: rivaroxaban, dabigatran and apixaban. The Rosstat database available on its official website were used as a source of inhabitants data for the Russian regions.Results. A total of 57 866 records were entered into the analyzed databases of Cursor Marketing LLC (Russia) from 2017 to 2022, 47.38% of which indicated rivaroxaban as the drug being procured, 26.51% indicated dabigatran, and 26.11% indicated apixaban. Edoxaban was not procured by healthcare organizations. During the period investigated, there was an increase in the consumption of all DOACs studied, with a higher increase for apixaban (by an average of 284.6% per year), then rivaroxaban (by 144.8% per year) and, to a lesser extent, dabigatran (by 92.5% per year). The analysis of DOACs consumption in general showed that compared to 2017, the need for these drugs in medical organizations in 2022 increased by 18 times. The Urals Federal District consistently exceeds the national average in terms of DDTID consumption. Noteworthy is the consumption dynamics of the regions of the Central Federal District and the North-Western Federal District, which made it possible to achieve DDDTID values above the national average for 5 out of 6 observation years. The lowest rates of DOACs consumption were observed in the Volga Federal District, which, despite positive growth dynamics, failed to reach the national average values. A high level of consumption (>10 DDDTID) of rivaroxaban was noted for the Arkhangelsk region (2018) and the Nenets Autonomous District (in 2021), dabigatran – only for the Arkhangelsk region (in 2018). Many more regions reached high levels of the apixaban consumption, especially in 2021.Conclusion. Despite a number of limitations, the data on the volume of DOACs procurement can be used in the analysis of the consumption at both regional and national levels. When analyzing the DOACs consumption, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and pharmacogenetic features of patients in different regions should be taken into account. During the studied period of time, a significant part of the Russian regions achieved a consumption level of rivaroxaban and apixaban, but not dabigatran, exceeding 1 DDDTID.

«Контейнер же почти резиновый»: роль материальности в предпринимательской деятельности на Севере

The article is devoted to the practices of entrepreneurs from the “northern far reaches” – villages with difficult and unstable logistics, which is typical for many parts of the Arctic. The article analyzes three examples from different regions: from the Nenets Autonomous District, from the west (Yenisei River basin) and the east of Taimyr (Khatanga River basin). The research data is observations and interviews collected during the summer navigation in the ports of loading, Arkhangelsk and Krasnoyarsk, as well as on board of a cargo ship and during unloading goods in the village. It is shown that the issue of materiality in purchasing, packing and unpacking cargo in the village turns out to be central for this professional group. Northern logistics impose a number of specific constraints on what goods can end up on the shelves of a village store. There are different kinds of cargo inside the container, among them beneficial goods, goods of obligation and goods of friendship in such a balance of the material and social that it remains potentially profitable for the entrepreneur. The range of goods delivered to the village is the result of an established convention regarding the necessary minimum between the entrepreneur and the local community. The amount of cargo placed in the container is not strictly fixed. It depends on the possession of practical skill in handling the goods. A unique competence in this professional community is that, due to extensive experience, the uncertainty regarding the transformation of cargo in transit is amenable to forecasting and planning. Understanding the rationality behind a private entrepreneur's decision to purchase certain goods sheds light on which goods, due to their material properties, are excluded from circulation and their availability in the villages can be attributed solely to alternative sources of obtaining goods.

Cannabis Legalization: Social Risk Assessment and Economic Forecast

Abstract The paper considers the problem of the economic feasibility of cannabis legalization in the Russian Federation. The paper also analyzes attitudes towards cannabis legalization among 584 residents (291 female and 293 male, 18.8 ± 1.4 for men, 18.3 ± 1.6 for women) from two different Russian regions (with the highest (Republic of Khakassia, Chelyabinsk Region, Moscow Region, Amur Region, and Saint-Petersburg) and lowest (Chukotka Autonomous District, Nenets Autonomous District, Chechen Republic, Arkhangelsk Region, and Orel Region) per capita drug use in the Russian Federation). All participants were interviewed via the Internet. In the first stage, a keyword analysis categorized articles into medical (48 %) and non-medical (52 %) cannabis use, revealing varied perspectives on its benefits and risks. The second stage surveyed Russian citizens, indicating regional differences in attitudes toward cannabis legalization based on per capita drug use. The third stage conducted a PEST analysis, highlighting economic consequences and offering recommendations. Practical implications include the need for targeted prevention programs, effective curriculum modules, and collaborative efforts to address the complex challenges associated with cannabis legalization. The study found that the public attitude towards the legalization of drugs for non-medical purposes is negative. In regions with the highest per capita soft drug use, the legalization of non-medical cannabis is unlikely to cause an increase in the level of usage. Teenagers living in regional centers tend to be more engaged in trying and using cannabis (11.9 %) compared to other cities (8.8 %, p ≤ 0.05) and rural areas, where the rate of cannabis use was the lowest (5.4 %, p ≤ 0.05). This research underscores the importance of tailored interventions and educational strategies to address diverse attitudes toward cannabis legalization. The findings contribute valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and health professionals, guiding the development of informed approaches to substance use prevention. The recommendations emphasize the necessity of proactive measures, such as outreach programs and collaborative efforts, to navigate the multifaceted implications of cannabis legalization and promote overall societal well-being.

ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНО-КОММУНИКАЦИОННОГО КАРКАСА НЕНЕЦКОГО АВТОНОМНОГО ОКРУГА

The article presents approaches to the development of strategic transport planning for Russian regions. Definition of the concept of transport and communication framework of the territory is presented. The article presents the results of a study on the identification of existing and perspective elements of the transport and communication framework on the example of the Nenets Autonomous district, taking into account the documents of strategic and territorial planning. In modern conditions, scientific approaches to study of the transport and communication framework of the regions need to be specified, supplemented.

Исторический аспект становления и развития картофелеводства в ненецком автономном округе

The article presents a review of historical issues of origin, establishment and development of potato growing in the Nenets Autonomous District. The Naryan-Mar Agricultural Experimental Station played a major role in scientific support of the development of farming in the district, which for the first time proved the possibility of growing vegetable crops and initiated the development of a new branch of farming for the district. For the period from 1936 to 1994 the works carried out at the station on testing of potato samples of both domestic and foreign selection, derivation of new varieties from hybrids of various reproductions at tests in various nurseries suitable for cultivation in natural-climatic conditions of the district, one of perspective varieties named Kuryer (Courier) surpassing other varieties on the totality of economic and useful qualities are described. The great work on development of agrotechnics with application of various methods and fertilizers is shown and the conclusion about the prospect of potato growing development in connection with more favorable climatic conditions and appearance of new high-yielding zoned varieties for the Far North is made.

Vasilinovskoe Ore Occurrence: A New Copper–Gold–Platinoid Object in the Polar Urals (Yamal–Nenets Autonomous District, Russia)

Vasilinovskoe Ore Occurrence: A New Copper–Gold–Platinoid Object in the Polar Urals (Yamal–Nenets Autonomous District, Russia)

The medical demographic indicators and health preservation of rural population of the Russian Federation

For the last 20 years of analysis, mortality rate of rural population was higher than that one of entire population; in 2020, increasing of mortality due to COVID-19 was noted.The indicators were 15.4 per 1000 population for rural population, and 14.3‰ for urban population. In 2021, the indicators increased up to 17.5 and 16.5‰, respectively. The birth rate of rural population over last 20 years tended to increasing. In 2013, mortality and birth rates became equal (14.5‰). In subsequent years, birth rate decreased and in 2021 amounted to 9.6‰ and in 2022 to 9.5‰. In 2021, the indicator of general morbidity of rural population of the Russian Federation was 124941.0‰oo For entire population the indicator was higher - 167713.8‰oo. In 2021, the highest rates of general morbidity of rural population were in the classes of diseases of the respiratory system - 34470.2‰oo and the circulatory system - 21588.2‰oo. In 2021, the ranking of general incidence of rural population in the Federal districts of the Russian Federation demonstrated difference in indicators by 1.5 times and in the subjects of the Russian Federation it reached 5.3 times. The highest indicator was noted in the Nenets Autonomous District - 278926.7‰oo, the lowest one in the Magadan Oblast - 52441.5‰oo. In 2021, the incidence of COVID-19 in rural population amounted to 2151.9‰oo. In 2021, the indicator increased by 2.8 times up to 6056.8‰oo. There is 2.4-fold increase in incidence of COVID-19 in rural population from 3391.1‰oo (2020) to 8085.7‰oo (2021). The ranking of incidence rates of rural population of COVID-19 in the subjects of the Russian Federation demonstrated difference in 15.6 times. The highest indicators were noted in the Republic of Khakassia - 14104.1 per 100 thousand population and the lowest in the Magadan region - 902.9‰oo. Conclusions. The unfavorable medical and demographic situation in the countryside indicates the low availability of medical care, the need for financial support of rural areas at the municipal, regional and Federal levels.

CLADOCERA COMMUNITIES OF LAKE ARCTO-PIMBERTO (NENETS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT) IN THE MIDDLE AND LATE HOLOCENE<a href="#FN1"><sup>1</sup></a>

The analysis of the subfossil Cladocera community in the bottom sediments from Lake Arcto-Pimberto located in the Pechora River delta (Nenets Autonomous District) was carried out. A 95-cm-long continuous core of bottom sediments was collected in the deepest part of the lake and covers approximately 6400 years of sediment accumulation during Middle and Late Holocene. 17 cladoceran taxa were identified in the studied core. Species with Holarctic and Palearctic distributions prevailed in the lake. Most of the identified subfossil remains belong to pelagic species living in the open part of the lake. Found fragments of chitinized remains of Rhynchotalona falcata and Alonopsis elongata indicate the presence of sandy soils in the water body. The samples were dominated by Bosmina (Eubosmina) longispina and Chydorus cf. sphaericus, which are evenly distributed along the continuous sediment core. We have studied the history of the development and evolution of the lake based on changing of the taxonomic composition of microcrustaceans in the bottom sediment core. The structure of the subfossil Cladocera community stayed relatively constant. The ratio of pelagic and littoral-phytophilic taxa changed slightly. Depending on the changes in the species composition of the cladoceran assemblage, the sediment core was divided into 4 ecological zones. In the early history of sedimentation in the lake, there is a small peak in the abundance of crustaceans, followed by decrease and further gradual increase towards the upper horizons of the column. Between from 5700 cal. years BP to 2100 cal. years BP there is an increase in abundance of pelagic organisms, with a decrease in abundance of littoral taxa. This marks the presence of a well-developed pelagic part of the reservoir at that time. In the upper zones, we observe the taxonomic diversity of littoral organisms and an increase in abundance of their remains. The Shannon-Weaver species diversity Index showed a simple organization of the community of subfossil Cladocera. The Pantle and Buck saprobity Index characterized the lake as oligosaprobic, this status is maintained throughout its evolution of the lake.

Petrogeochemical Characteristics of Late Devonian Metagabbro-Dolerites of the Kara Astrobleme, Nenets Autonomous District, Russia

Petrogeochemical Characteristics of Late Devonian Metagabbro-Dolerites of the Kara Astrobleme, Nenets Autonomous District, Russia

Petrogeochemical Characteristics of Late Devonian Metagabbro-Dolerites of the Kara Astrobleme (Nenets Autonomous District, Russia)

The article presents new results of detailed petrographic and petrogeochemical studies of metagabbro-dole-rites from the center of the Kara Astrobleme. The data obtained made it possible to narrow the petrographic diversity of the rocks to two varieties: metagabbro-dolerites and quartz metagabbro-dolerites, formed during the differentiation of the original magmatic melt. The geochemical features of the rocks indicate the heterogeneity of the magma-generating source. Metagabbro-dolerites and quartz metagabbro-dolerites are characterized by the presence of planar elements of low and middle stages of impact metamorphism.

Russian Arctic Vegetation Archive—A new database of plant community composition and environmental conditions

AbstractMotivationThe goal of the Russian Arctic Vegetation Archive (AVA‐RU) is to unite and harmonize data of plot‐based plant species and their abundance, vegetation structure and environmental variables from the Russian Arctic. This database can be used to assess the status of the Russian Arctic vegetation and as a baseline to document biodiversity changes in the future. The archive can be used for scientific studies as well as to inform nature protection and restoration efforts.Main types of variables containedThe archive contains 2873 open‐access geobotanical plots. The data include the full species. Most plots include information on the horizontal (cover per species and morphological group) and vertical (average height per morphological group) structure of vegetation, site and soil descriptions and data quality estimations. In addition to the open‐access data, the AVA‐RU website contains 1912 restricted‐access plots.Spatial location and grainThe plots of 1–100 m2 size were sampled in Arctic Russia and Scandinavia. Plots in Russia covered areas from the West to the East, including the European Russian Arctic (Kola Peninsula, Nenets Autonomous district), Western Siberia (Northern Urals, Yamal, Taza and Gydan peninsulas), Central Siberia (Taymyr peninsula, Bolshevik island), Eastern Siberia (Indigirka basin) and the Far East (Wrangel island). About 72% of the samples are georeferenced.Time period and grainThe data were collected once at each location between 1927 and 2022.Major taxa and level of measurementPlots include observations of >1770 vascular plant and cryptogam species and subspecies.Software formatCSV files (1 file with species list and abundance, 1 file with environmental variables and vegetation structure) are stored at the AVA‐RU website (https://avarus.space/), and are continuously updated with new datasets. The open‐access data are available on Dryad and all the datasets have a backup on the server of the University of Zurich. The data processing R script is available on Dryad.

Projection of Climate Change and the Intensity of Exogenous Processes on the Territory of the Yamal–Nenets Autonomous District

Projection of Climate Change and the Intensity of Exogenous Processes on the Territory of the Yamal–Nenets Autonomous District

Metagabbro-Dolerites of the Central Part of the Kara Depression, Nenets Autonomous District, Russia: Influence of an Impact Event and the U–Pb (LA–ICP–MS) Age

The paper presents results of petrographic, geochemical, mineralogical, and isotope-geochronological studies of metagabbro-dolerites of the central part of the Kara Depression, located in the middle course of the Sopcha-Yu River in the Yugorsky Peninsula, Nenets Autonomous District, Russia. Two varieties of metagabbro-dolerites are distinguished: quartz-bearing and quartz-free. The influence of an impact event on rock-forming and accessory minerals is considered. It is proved that the impact event has not modified the isotope system of zircon in the metagabbro-dolerites. The U–Pb (LA-ICP-MS) isotope–geochronological dating of the zircons gives an age of the magmatic minerals within the range of 365.3 to 390.8 Ma, which seems to correspond to the age of the massif. The weighted mean age is 375.5 ± 2.6 Ma and likely corresponds to the age of the Hengur complex.

Metagabbro-Dolerites of the Central Part of the Kara Depression, Nenets Autonomous District, Russia: Influence of an Impact Event and the U–Pb (LA–ICP–MS) Age

Metagabbro-Dolerites of the Central Part of the Kara Depression, Nenets Autonomous District, Russia: Influence of an Impact Event and the U–Pb (LA–ICP–MS) Age

Radiation situation at the “Pirit” peaceful underground nuclear explosion site

The aim of this study was to evaluate radiation situation at the “ Pirit ” peaceful underground nuclear explosion site . The peaceful underground nuclear explosion “ Pirit ” with the capacity of 37.6 kt оf TNT equivalent was carried out on May 25, 1981 on the territory of the Kumzhinskoye gas condensate field at a depth of 1.5 km . The field is located near the northern coast of the European part of Russia in the delta of the Pechora River ( Nenets Autonomous District ). The peaceful underground nuclear explosion “ Pirit ” was carried out with the aim to stop the uncontrolled gas gushing . Radiation situation is assessed according to the main indicators : dose rate values and content of technogenic radionuclides in soil and water . The radiation survey included d etermining g eographic c oordinates o f s pecific l andscape e lements , m easurement a nd s ampling p oints u sing s atellite n avigators , m easurement o f a mbient d ose e quivalent r ate , i dentification o f g amma-emitting r adionuclides i n s itu b y f ield g amma s pectrometry , s ampling o f w ater , p hoto a nd v ideo s hooting . On t he s ite o f t he u nderground n uclear e xplosion “ P irit ” t he v alues o f t he a mbient d ose e quivalent r ate w ere i n t he r ange o f 0.050–0.089 μ Sv / h, w hich c orresponds t o t he l evels o f t he n atural r adiation b ackground . No s ites o f l ocal r adioactive c ontamination o f s oil b y 137Cs w ere d etected . The t ritium c ontent ( l ess t han 5 B q / k g ) i n w ater b odies d oes n ot e xceed t he l evels o f f luctuations o f t his i ndicator i n o ther r egions o f t he European t erritory o f Russia. The e stimated v alue o f t he e ffective d ose d ue t o i ngestion o f t ritium i n d rinking w ater i n l ocal s ettlements w as 0.044 μ Sv / y ear . The r adiation s ituation o n t he t erritory o f t he p eaceful n uclear e xplosion “ P irit ” m eets t he r equirements o f t he Russian S anitary R egulations a nd Standards 2.6.1.2819-10 “ E nsuring t he r adiation s afety o f t he p opulation l iving i n t he r egions o f n uclear e xplosions f or p eaceful p urposes (1965–1988)” a nd c urrently d oes n ot p ose a t hreat t o p ublic h ealth . D ue t o t he p otential d anger o f t echnogenic r adionuclides c oming f rom t he e picenter o f t he e xplosion t o t he s urface f or l ong-term r adiation s afety , i t i s n ecessary t o o rganize r adiation m onitoring o f t he t erritory a djacent t o t he e xplosion s ite , d etermine t he b oundaries o f t he p rotected z one a nd s et a ppropriate i nformation s igns w arning o f r adiation d anger .

Transport and economic justification of road routing options (on the example of Arkhangelsk - Naryan-Mar automobile route)

The Arctic region has received increasing attention in recent years. One of the topical areas of transport system development in the Russian Federation is the transit potential of the Arctic region as well as transport connections with the Barents region countries. The purpose of the research is to make a transport and economic research of variants of automobile transport network development in the Barents region - the transport route Arkhangelsk - Naryan-Mar. The research objectives are: to analyse regional transport network of Nenets Autonomous District; to develop versions of Arkhangelsk - Naryan-Mar transport routes; to estimate transport and economic characteristics and choose a variant of motor transport route. Two variants of the Arkhangelsk - Naryan-Mar road route have been considered in the course of this work. The first one is 887 kilometres long and goes along the sparsely populated territory, through the village Volokovaya. The second route is 940 km long. It is situated in the north through 10 settlements, including the town of Mezen, the administrative centre of Mezen municipal district. A more feasible route is the second option, which runs along the shores of the Mezen Bay of the White Sea and the Chesh Bay of the Pechora Sea. In spite of the fact that this route is 77 km longer than Route 1, it will be a transport artery, passing through 10 settlements, among which is the town of Mezen, the administrative centre of Mezen municipal district.

Gold potential of the upper devonian basal conglomerates of the Kanin peninsula (Nenets autonomous district, Russia)

Native gold and garnets are described for the frst time in heavy concentrates from coarse-grained sediments of the Upper Devonian Tayaokuyakha Formation, which occurs on the eroded Upper Riphean schists with angular and azimuthal unconformity (middle reaches of the Murseyakha River, Kanin Peninsula, Nenets autonomous district, Russia). Particular attention was paid to indicators of primary source of native gold for the Upper Devonian conglomerates. The composition of weakly rounded almandine-spessartine garnets indicates their metamorphic origin and allows us to relate the primary source of native gold in conglomerates (D3tk) with underlying metamorphosed Riphean strata or intrusive rocks in them. Native gold is mainly characterized by a heterogeneous composition and contains Ag, Cu and Hg. The poorly rounded native gold grains, the absence of supergene rims and preservation of mineral inclusions in the margins indicate its proximal primary source. The presence of Cu suggests a link of native gold with mafc/ultramafc rocks: metamorphosed dikes of dolerites of the Nekhaiteyakha metagabbroid complex (m??RF3) or dolerite dikes of the Kanin-Timan complex (?D3kt), which intrude the Precambrian metamorphic schists. It is established that the Devonian conglomerates are intermediate reservoirs for the possible present-day placer formation.