Norwegian-Russian Arctic frontier: from the whole districts to the Pomor region

Annotation

In this magazine, the authors analyze the major years in the history of Russian-Norwegian border, highlighting the three key stages: 1) the Middle Ages and early modern times − a period of frontier zone and overall fiscal district, gradually diminishing in the process of penetration of the state to the north; 2) the Soviet period with nearly hermetic state border; 3) the modern period, with the process of integration, transparent boundaries and initiatives to create a modern form of “general district”.

About authors

Zaikov Konstantin Sergeevich − Ph.D., Institute of History and Religious Studies, University of Tromsø (Norway).

Nilsen Yens Petter − Professor, Institute of History and Religious Studies, University of Tromso (Norway).

Keywords

Norwegian-Russian border, Pomor land, general district, History, Russian-Norwegian relations

DOI

UDC

327(470+481)(091)(045)