Influence of psychological characteristics of military services on the features of adaptation to the conditions of the Far North

The aim of the study: to consider the main personality types, indicators of personal and situational anxiety in military personnel of fixed-term and contractual service, depending on the duration of their stay in the Arctic region, and also to assess the influence of the psychological characteristics of military personnel on the processes of adaptation to the conditions of the Far North.Materials and methods. Psychological testing was carried out on 249 male servicemen aged 18-31 years (average age 21.5±4.8 years) who served in the Far North (158 people) and in the Western Military District (91 people). Testing was carried out at the beginning of the service, as well as 6 months after the start of service in various regions. To study personality typology, the Abbreviated Multifactorial Questionnaire for Personality Research (SMOL) and the Luscher test were used, and the Spielberger-Khanin test was used to assess personal and situational anxiety.Results and discussion. The survey showed predominantly asthenoneurotic and epileptoid-excitable personality types among conscripts, which was combined with high rates of personal and situational anxiety. The six-month period of service in the Far North for conscripts was not accompanied by a significant decrease in situational anxiety, which may indicate a low potential for psychological adaptation to the harsh conditions of service in the polar latitudes. And, on the contrary, among contract servicemen, a 6-month service in the Arctic led to an almost complete return of the indicators of situational anxiety to the values of a temperate climate. Thus, the preferential direction for service in the Arctic for contract servicemen will speed up the adaptation process. To assess the dynamics of situational anxiety during service in the Arctic region, it is justified to conduct psychological testing with a frequency of 6 months, which will identify servicemen with low adaptive potential.

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Nuclear icebreaker fleet and power supply on the basis of floating power units

Voprosy regionalnoj ekonomiki ◽

10.21499/2078-4023-2018--4-110-113 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 110-113

Author(s):

V. A. Tupchienko ◽

H. G. Imanova

Keyword(s):

Foreign Policy ◽

Power Supply ◽

Nuclear Power ◽

Arctic Region ◽

Nuclear Industry ◽

The Arctic ◽

Far North ◽

The Arctic Region

The article deals with the problem of the development of the domestic nuclear icebreaker fleet in the context of the implementation of nuclear logistics in the Arctic. The paper analyzes the key achievements of the Russian nuclear industry, highlights the key areas of development of the nuclear sector in the Far North, and identifies aspects of the development of mechanisms to ensure access to energy on the basis of floating nuclear power units. It is found that Russia is currently a leader in the implementation of the nuclear aspect of foreign policy and in providing energy to the Arctic region.

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Using the results of dangerous cryogenic processes investigations in student education

10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-17896 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Valery Grebenets ◽

Vasily Tolmanov ◽

Vladimir Fedin ◽

Anton Sinitskiy

Keyword(s):

Temperature Increase ◽

Arctic Region ◽

Climatic Changes ◽

The Arctic ◽

Research Results ◽

Far North ◽

Student Education ◽

Number Of Factors ◽

Cryogenic Processes ◽

The Arctic Region

The department traditionally holds specialized practices of cryolithology and glaciology. Recently, specialized field course (sometimes international) have been concentrated in the Arctic region of Russia in the south of Yamal. The studies were focused on the investigation of the permafrost features in the regions, on assessing the permafrost dynamics and processes, affected by the various number of factors.Here, the results of studies dedicated to the assessment of dangerous cryogenic processes impact on the infrastructure of the far north are widely introduced. Unique studies of the level of deformation of the infrastructure of the northern settlements are carried out during the establishment and development of an unfavorable geocryological situation.&#160; Monitoring observations are carried out both in natural and in urbanized conditions, &#160;allow us to compare the intensity of the processes, evaluate the contribution of technogenesis and climatic changes.Based on the research results, students and researchers receive the necessary data and field results for analyzing the dynamics and changes in geotechnical systems in the context of an increase in the technogenic press and temperature increase in the region.Investigation is supported by the RFBR project 18-05-60080 &#8220;Dangerous nival-glacial and cryogenic processes and their influence on infrastructure in the Arctic&#8221;&#160;

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Medical and psychological rehabilitation of servicemen serving in the Arctic zone of Russia

Vestnik of Russian military medical Academy ◽

10.17816/brmma20660 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 4-15

Author(s):

S V Dolgikh ◽

G N Ponomarenko ◽

L L Bobrov ◽

V N Ishchuk ◽

A V Merzlikin

Keyword(s):

Military Personnel ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Arctic Region ◽

The Arctic ◽

Arctic Zone ◽

Combat Training ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

The Military ◽

The Arctic Region

The analysis and results of the generalization of domestic scientific research on the issues of service activities of military personnel and civilians in the Arctic are given. The problems of the organization of the protection of the health of servicemen serving in the Arctic region are shown. It has been established that military personnel performing combat training tasks in the Arctic zone of Russia mainly (more than 95% of cases) have the following types of psychophysical and neurotic disadaptosis - somatoform dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, overwork, restrictions on activity caused by a decrease or disability. The role of medical and psychological rehabilitation as one of the effective methods for the prevention and treatment of maladaptive disorders in the military has been shown. Methodical approaches to the organization of medical and psychological rehabilitation of servicemen performing training and combat tasks in the Arctic zone of Russia, in particular, recommendations on the use of corrective methods in accordance with the clinical characteristics of syndromes are proposed.

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FORECAST OF PROFESSIONAL LONGEVITY OF EMERCOM OF RUSSIA EMPLOYEES IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE ARCTIC REGION

Medico-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations ◽

10.25016/2541-7487-2019-0-3-85-93 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 85-93

Author(s):

E. V. Goryacheva

Keyword(s):

Arctic Region ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Psychological Characteristics ◽

The Arctic ◽

Professional Experience ◽

Psychological Techniques ◽

Emotional Sensitivity ◽

Professional Longevity ◽

Group 1 ◽

The Arctic Region

Relevance. The professional activities of EMERCOM of Russia employees in the Arctic region are curried out in harsh climatic conditions, are associated with high social and professional responsibility, and potential risks to life and health.Intention – to predict the model of professional longevity of EMERCOM of Russia employees in the Arctic region. Methods. The study involved 176 EMERCOM of Russia employees divided into 3 groups depending on the length of professional experience in the Arctic region: group 1, 2 and 3 with length of service up to 5 years, from 5 to 10 years, and over 10 years, respectively. To determine the individual psychological characteristics, standardized psychological techniques were used.Results and Discussion. Based on questionnaires, the biomedical component of the professional longevity of EMERCOM of Russia employees was established. In Group 1, 11 % of employees had medium level of the biomedical component, 62% had a level above medium, and 27 % had a high level. With an increase in the professional experience in the Arctic region, the number of people with high biomedical component decreases – for example, in Group 3, there were no employees with high levels. Correlation analysis showed that the professional longevity of EMERCOM of Russia employees in the Arctic region was facilitated by such individual psychological characteristics as time orientation, support, value orientation, self esteem, self acceptance, acceptance of aggression, cognitive needs, personality, existential fulfillment, emotional stability, independence, responsibility, whereas pessimism, impulsivity, trait and state anxiety, depression, tension, depersonalization decreased the professional longevity. Using the stepwise regression, with the length of professional experience as a result, a model for forecasting the professional longevity of EMERCOM of Russia employees in the Arctic region was created; forecast probability is 84 % (p < 0.001). The level of the biomedical component of professional longevity and individual psychological characteristics (emotional sensitivity, existential performance, sociability, flexibility of behavior, individualism, courage) were highly significant.Conclusion. Taking into account the level of development of the biomedical component and such individual psychological characteristics as emotional sensitivity, existential fulfillment, sociability, flexibility of behavior, individualism, courage, will contribute to the professional longevity of EMERCOM of Russia employees in the Arctic region.

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Soviet experience of development of the Soviet Arctic in view of modern problems. Review of Zubkov K.I., Karpov V.P. Development of the Russian Arctic: Soviet experience in the context of current national strategy (on the example of the Ural Far North and Western Siberia). Moscow: Political encyclopedia, 2019. 367 p.

VESTNIK ARHEOLOGII ANTROPOLOGII I ETNOGRAFII ◽

10.20874/2071-0437-2020-49-2-17 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 180-185

Author(s):

M.G. Agapov

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Western Siberia ◽

Full Range ◽

Arctic Region ◽

The Arctic ◽

National Strategy ◽

Russian Arctic ◽

Far North ◽

The Arctic Region ◽

Soviet Experience

Discussed in this review are the results of the research presented in the monograph of specialists in North-ern studies K.I. Zubkov and V.P. Karpov «Development of the Russian Arctic: Soviet experience in the context of current national strategy (on the example of the Ural Far North and Western Siberia)». The reviewer notes that, in general, the study follows the pattern of state-centrism, teleologism and geopolitical alarmism typical for modern Russian Arctic historiography. Among the most important theses of the authors of this peer-reviewed monograph, are the following ones: (1) the transport and economic development was the basis of the Russian / Soviet Arctic exploration program; (2) the Soviet strategy of the Far North development dictated mainly the technocratic and commodity character of the territory exploitation; (3) modern Russia inherits the definition of the priorities of the state policy in the Arctic Region from the Soviet Union and relies on the territorial and production complexes cre-ated back in the USSR. The reviewer expresses serious doubts about the scientific productivity of the classic geopolitical paradigm used by the authors of the monograph: geared towards large-scale generalizations, it is simply unable to capture the full range of contradictions arising in the process of exploration of the Arctic Region. Hence the authors’ tendency to present the entire process of Arctic Region exploration as predetermined, while in reality the history of the Russian Arctic Region colonization is full of collisions; it is more intermittent than consis-tent. In particular, draws attention the constant reproduction of the same topoi in the rhetoric of Arctic Region ex-ploration. For example, from age to age, it has been repeated that the Northern Sea Route is just about to be-come the largest transnational waterway. The reviewer notes the ambiguity of practical recommendations of the authors. Thus, repeatedly expressing the idea of Russia’s interest in the international cooperation in the develop-ment of the Arctic, the authors are concerned to the same extent that foreign partners may force Russia out of the region. The review is aimed at opening a debate on approaches to understanding the Soviet experience in the Arctic Region development.

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Prospects for the use of electro-technological heating systems in the arctic conditions

Power and Autonomous equipment ◽

10.32464/2618-8716-2019-2-2-86-101 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 86-101

Author(s):

S. G. Konesev ◽

P. A. Khlyupin

Keyword(s):

Power Efficiency ◽

Thermal Power ◽

Arctic Region ◽

The Arctic ◽

Thermal Heating ◽

Heating Systems ◽

Far North ◽

Industrial Fire ◽

Arctic Conditions ◽

The Arctic Region

Introduction. The co-authors analyze the sources and consumers of thermal power in the Far North and the Arctic region. The co-authors describe industrial, fire, and environmental hazards coming from existing heating systems that consume burned hydrocarbons. The co-authors propose an alternative system that uses electro-thermal technologies.Subject of research. Electro-thermal systems designated for the maintenance of the operation of industrial and social facilities in the Far North and the Arctic region.Objective. Substantiation of the need to have flame heating systems, which are currently in operation, replaced by highly efficient, safe and eco-friendly electro-thermal heating systems in the Far North and the Arctic region.Materials and methods. The co-authors analyze thermal power generation in the environment characterized by extremely low temperatures.Findings. The co-authors describe several heating sources that comprise electro-thermal technologies, applicable in the Far North and the Arctic region.Conclusions. Electro-thermal heating systems boost heat transmission and power efficiency of heating systems due to their high controllability. They can also reduce the environmental impact, caused by strong heat flows produced by flame furnaces onto the climate of the Far North and the Arctic region.

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STRATEGIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FAR NORTH AND THE ARCTIC: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Географический вестник = Geographical bulletin ◽

10.17072/2079-7877-2020-4-96-109 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 96-109

Author(s):

Nikolay A. Kondratov ◽

Keyword(s):

Arctic Region ◽

Active Phase ◽

The Arctic ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Common Features ◽

Far North ◽

Northern Areas ◽

Foreign Countries ◽

Implementing Strategies ◽

The Arctic Region

In the 21st century, foreign states that have access to the Arctic ocean or declare themselves Arctic, as well as their associations and industrial corporations, have moved to an active phase of implementing strategies for the development of national Northern areas and Arctic zones. The socio-economic activities of states, as well as military and strategic preparations in areas near the Arctic Circle, are unfolding against the background of deep and irreversible transformations in the environment of the Arctic region. One example is the climate change, which is occurring in the Arctic at a rate higher than the global average, and the causes of which are not yet well known. The Northern states of Europe and America (countries with territories of the Far North or Arctic zones) are trying to resist natural challenges and fill in the gaps of knowledge about the changing natural and socio-economic environment of high latitudes. The purpose of the article is to analyze strategies for developing the territories of the Far North and Arctic zones in foreign countries, which is done with the use of comparative and analytical methods. The study examines foreign strategies published in 2000−2017, reveals their common features and differences. An attempt is made to typify foreign states claiming rights to the Arctic region and participating in projects for the development of its resources. Further scientific research within the chosen topic may be related to the analysis of the content and implementation of the Arctic development strategies abroad and in Russia.

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ACTUAL ISSUES OF MEDICAL SUPPORT OF MILITARY SERVICES WITH THERAPEUTIC PATHOLOGY IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE FAR NORTH

Marine Medicine ◽

10.22328/2413-5747-2021-7-1-78-84 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 78-84

Author(s):

P. V. Agafonov ◽

Yu. Sh. Khalimov ◽

S. V. Gaiduk ◽

E. V. Kryukov ◽

G. G. Zagorodnikov

Keyword(s):

Military Personnel ◽

Medical Service ◽

Effective Interaction ◽

Arctic Region ◽

The Arctic ◽

Medical Support ◽

Far North ◽

Consultation System ◽

Telemedicine Consultation ◽

Military Services

The aim of the study: to consider the main sanitary-epidemiological, climatic and military-professional factors of the Far North, which can have an adverse effect on the health of military personnel, their military-professional adaptation, maintaining combat effectiveness and working capacity.Materials and methods. In preparing this article, an analysis of scientific literature was used on the features of medical support for military personnel in the Far North, as well as the experience of the authors’ practical activities in the field of organizing medical service in the Arctic region.Results and discussion. It was shown that due to the remoteness of the regions of the Far North, their harsh climatic and geographical characteristics, complex sanitary and epidemiological conditions, as well as the peculiarities of military labor, there is a significant contribution of therapeutic pathology to the morbidity structure of personnel. It has been substantiated to carry out such activities aimed at effectively solving the problems of the medical service for the provision of therapeutic care, such as equipping medical units and over-staffing units with demanded medical specialists, medical equipment and property, actively using the capabilities of the remote telemedicine consultation system, establishing effective interaction with medical organizations of civil systems health care of the Far North, as well as with medical units of other ministries and departments performing tasks in the Arctic.

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