This was stated by the Governor of the Murmansk Region Andrei Chibis during a direct line, where he answered questions from residents of the region, including about the importance of holding the International Arctic Forum “The Arctic – Territory of Dialogue” in Murmansk on March 26-27, 2025.

"Holding major international events in the regions is always a great incentive for their development. Forums attract a large number of people, create additional jobs, generate interest in the region and help find investments in infrastructure development. The work of the Arctic Forum in Murmansk is a great trust in the region and a great responsibility for us in terms of holding the event at the highest level. Key issues of Arctic development will be discussed at this event, and it is fundamentally important to me that it is in Murmansk that the discussion of the strategy for the development of the Russian Arctic is taking place. Holding such a forum in our city is of particular importance for the further development of the Murmansk Region and the Arctic region as a whole," Andrei Chibis emphasized, answering a question about the role of the event for the northern region.

The Governor noted that work on organizing the forum is proceeding according to plan with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation and the Roscongress Foundation.

“During the first meeting of the Forum Organizing Committee, which was held under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev, all necessary decisions were made, which are already being implemented and will allow preparations to be made in all areas in the shortest possible time,” said Andrei Chibis.

During the forum, the traditional Festival of the North will be held in the Murmansk Region. One of the main events of the program of events will be the 51st Murmansk Ski Marathon. In 2025, the Polar Olympics will be a jubilee one – the sports competitions will be held for the 90th time.

“After an additional analysis of the infrastructure capabilities and the number of planned visitors, we, together with the Marathon Organizing Committee, decided to keep the competition on the previous dates – March 29-30 – as was previously planned,” said Andrey Chibis.

The International Arctic Forum "The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue" is a key platform for discussing topical issues of the socio-economic development of Arctic territories, developing multi-level multilateral mechanisms for joint disclosure and effective development of the powerful resource potential of the Arctic region. The forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation.

In 2025, the event will be held under the motto "Live in the North!" The forum program will touch upon current issues of comprehensive renewal and improvement of northern cities and towns, improving the quality of life of people, creating an attractive infrastructure for life. The cultural and sports program of MAF-2025 is planned to be no less intense.


/ Ministry of Information Policy of the Murmansk Region based on materials from the Roscongress Foundation /