Agro-Industrial Complex of the Arctic of Yakutia: Features of Development and Prospects

The Doctrine of Food Security of Russia determines the need for regions to ramp-up production. The ritual food of the nationalities living in the North is predominantly food of animal origin (up to 97% fat and up to 78% protein). Since senile industries are the main source and supplier of animal products in the Arctic, their development determines the food supply of the population not only in the Arctic zone, but also throughout Yakutia. The Arctic has significant natural resources, for this reason it is sometimes considered only from the perspective of obtaining economic benefits. There is another category of scientists who view it as an unspoiled and sensitive area, insisting on the need to limit industrial development in the region. Against the increasing of its geopolitical and economic importance, the underlying problem of the Arctic region development is being formed [1]. The article defines the role of Arctic agro-industrial complex senile industries in the food facility system and the economy of Yakutia. The purpose of the article is to assess the current state of the agro-industrial complex of the Arctic in Yakutia and, on its basis, to develop methodological approaches to address the problem. The relevance of the article is stemmed from the need to increase food self-production level of the region in accordance with the Doctrine of Food Security of Russia, from the position to preserve the agro-industrial complex senile industry of the Arctic in Yakutia and their development. The article novelty is to determine promising measures contributing to the development of the agro-industrial complex senile industry and to orient on increasing food self-production level.