The role of the Northern Sea Route in the development of the economy of Kamchatka Krai

The prospects for the development of the Northern Sea Route in the context of Western sanctions are described in detail, the need to redirect cargo flows from rail to sea transport is substantiated, and the possibilities for the economic development of Kamchatka Krai due to the opening of traffic along the Northern Sea Route are demonstrated. The study is of an overview nature. The goal is to find opportunities for the development of the Northern Sea Route in the context of Western sanctions, as well as to draw attention to the problems of the economy of Kamchatka Krai and to study the role of the Northern Sea Route in solving these problems. The results of the study were the analysis of the volume of cargo flows by main modes of transport and the advantages of the Northern Sea Route, an assessment of cargo turnover along this route, an analysis of the cargo turnover of the largest ports of the Russian Federation, an assessment of the potential of Kamchatka Krai. This study draws attention to the need to develop the Northern Sea Route, further study its aspects, draw attention to the economic potential of the Kamchatka Territory and the possibilities for its development, provided that traffic along the Northern Sea Route is opened. For this purpose, a review of scientific articles and statistical data, an analysis of the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the routes were used.