Vyacheslav Gavrilov, Doctor of Law, Chief Researcher at the Institute of Legal Studies of BSU, visited Hangzhou (PRC), where he made a presentation at the International Symposium on Marine Sciences, Technologies and Ocean Management on the topic "Russia's View of the Legal Status of the Northern Sea Route and the Arctic."

The scientific event, organized by the China Maritime Law Society and Zhejiang University, brought together leading marine science experts from many countries around the world. During the event, presentations were presented on a wide range of topical issues - from practical issues of implementing international tidal power generation projects to the use of artificial intelligence in international maritime law.

"The legal status of the Northern Sea Route and the Arctic is not only a matter of international law, but also a matter of Russia's national interests. Participation in the symposium in Hangzhou made it possible to present the Russian view of these problems in direct dialogue with colleagues from China and other countries. I am convinced that it is this exchange of views at international platforms that contributes to the development of balanced approaches to ocean management and protecting the interests of the state," said Vyacheslav Gavrilov.

The invitation of a BSU employee as a participant in such a representative scientific event testifies to the high international assessment of the results of the research work of its employees. Participation in the symposium was another step in the development of international scientific cooperation between BSU and confirmation of the university's expert status in the field of law of the sea and Arctic research.