The Northern Sea Route as a coordination of interests’ medium for sustainable socio-economic development of the Arctic

The Northern Sea Route is a key factor in the development of Arctic zone Russian Federation. At same time, main strategic planning documents Federation define not only goals sustainable socio-economic development, but also tasks preserving unique ecosystems. article considers way further NSR depends on coordination interests with subsoil users and shows how infrastructure leads to multiplicative effects respective territory development. authors present their own classification measures ensure environmental safety systematize it according levels impact aimed at achieving economic, social balance.