The track ‘Social and Cultural Initiatives and Best Non-Profit Projects in Creative Entrepreneurship’ at the ‘Civil Initiatives of the 60th Parallel Regions’ International Humanitarian Forum took place on 21–22 November in Kogalym as part of the plan for the main events of Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023, which is being organized by the Roscongress Foundation.
The main theme of the business programme was life quality improvement in the natural and climatic conditions of the northern territories as one of the most important priorities of the government’s policy in the Arctic. The discussions focused on the organization of public spaces, the use of scientific achievements to develop territories, the establishment of points of attraction in the regions, and the improvement of living conditions in the North.
The cultural programme included five public talks that were attended by experts and opinion leaders from the creative and social sectors, an exhibition of digital art about the culture of the Indigenous peoples of the North, an exhibition of art installations of ice and light created by artists from the northern regions, and a gastro show of national dishes of Arctic cuisine.