The contract between Russia and Norway − a step to peaceful repartition of Arctic sea space

This article deals with the Contract between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Norway about differentiation of sea areas and cooperation in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean. After adoption of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in 1982, the Ilulissat Declaration of 2008 contract ratification between Russia and Norway in 2011 becomes the most important step to peace repartition of Arctic sea space. At the continuing global war for resources of Arctic regions momentous event has occurred, which will undoubtedly become a model and example for the Arctic countries. The shorthand report of session of the State Duma are published, the various points of view on an investigated subject are reflected and investigated. In the annex to the article the official text of the contract and other materials.