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Georgy Poltavchenko, Governor of Saint Petersburg
“The Arctic is our common house, so we must exploit this pantry of natural resources wisely and judiciously. The First Conference “Arctic - The Territory Of Friendship And Cooperation” has shown that countries of the Arctic Council are ready for an effective dialogue on the future of the region”.
Artur Nikolayevich Chilingarov, President of the State Polar Academy
“ Only understanding and mutual assistance should dominate in the Arctic. International scientific cooperation should last not for just one day, but at least have a decade perspective to make possible for us further research of the Arctic and its climate. And the Forum, where scientists meet, assists in doing that.”

Georgy Sergeyevich Poltavchenko, Governor of St. Petersburg
Artur Nikolayevich Chilingarov, President of the State Polar Academy, member of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for international cooperation in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Vladislav Aleksandrovich Tretiak, President of the Russian Hockey Federation, Chairman of the State Duma Committee for Physical Culture, Sport, Youth Affairs.
Boris Petrovich Mikhailov, an outstanding Soviet hockey player, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, Honored coach of Russia
Vladimir Vladimirovich Petrov, an outstanding Soviet hockey player, striker, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR
Sergey Ilyich Yegorov, Chairman of “Arcticmorgeo” Board of Directors, board member of “Neftegazmontazhservis”