Russian Baikal as a Global Cultural Problem
Abstract
The article concerns with a bundle of Baikal region problems in relation to global processes. These problems are not formulated distinctly yet. Baikal region is at once a critical part of Eurasia and Russia, important natural resource, one of the few globally significant territories in Russia, notable for highest grade of biodiversity and landscape diversity, a place of great geopolitical and geostrategic significance, indicator of social habits, sacral symbol of Russia. The basic cultural, legal and ethical clashes essential for recognition of the problems are detected. The ecological problems of this unique territory are immersed in both cultural and global context. A draft concept of Olkhon Island maintenance is given.
Keywords
Baikal region,
biodiversity,
global locus,
identifier,
consolidator,
cultural situation,
landscape,
landscape diversity,
law,
symbol,
essential part,
uniqueness,
environmental problem
Supporting agencies: The article was carried out within the framework of the state-ordered research theme of the Institute of Geography RAS, no. 0148-2019-0007 (“Assessment of physical geographic, hydrological and biotic changes in the environment and their consequences for laying the foundations for sustainable environmental management”). The author appreciates the assistance, valuable discussions and materials the following individuals and organizations: Analytical center for the Government of the Russian Federation, O. Baishnikova (Ulan-Ude), N. Bencharov (Khuzhir), residents of Khuzhir and Horanzy villages (Olk-hon Island), Irkutsk regional branch of the International Socio-Ecological Union, G. Lyutikova, V. Ryabtsev (Irkutsk), Foresight of the Baikal region (2017, Maloe More coast, Lake Baikal), G. Shilkrot, I. Shkradyuk (Yaroslavl)
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- Baikal is the most important part and natural resource of Eurasia and Russia.
- The region is a cultural symbol and integrator of the Russian space.
- The ecological problem of Baikal is global, culturally and ethically loaded.
- The realization of the right of common access to Lake Baikal means its killing.
- Baikal problem would be a milestone decision for Russian society and the state.
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Kagansky V.L. Russian Baikal as a Global Cultural Problem. Izvestiya Rossiiskoi Akademii Nauk. Seriya Geograficheskaya. 2020;84(2):301-309. (In Russ.)
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