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Young BRICS Researchers Explore Arctic Tourism and Indigenous Heritage at Ugra Conference

Young BRICS researchers explore Arctic tourism, indigenous heritage at Ugra Conference
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ChinaIndiaRussia
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Institutional DevelopmentPeople-to-People ExchangeSustainable Development

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-07-24 10:05:55 UTC

Key Points

  • Young researchers, academics, and policy experts from BRICS countries met in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, for the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Youth Arctic: Science for the Future."
  • The conference was organized by the Russian-Asian Arctic Research Consortium with support from the Russia-BRICS Project Office for International Youth Cooperation.
  • Discussions focused on sustainable Arctic tourism, environmental conservation, and preserving the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities living across the Arctic.
  • Organizers said the event aimed to expand collaboration among BRICS nations in ecology, logistics, energy, tourism, and responsible development of Arctic resources.
  • Universities and research institutions from China had joined the consortium, while representatives from India were also participating in the conference.
  • Ugra highlighted initiatives to improve opportunities for young people in remote settlements and preserve the traditions of the region's 139 ethnic groups.
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