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Download article<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dmitry L. Kondratovich1<\/sup>, Mikhail V. Ulchenko2<\/sup>, Roman V. Badylevich3<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n 1, 2, 3<\/sup>Luzin Institute for Economic Studies of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russia<\/p>\n 1<\/sup>k_dim@bk.ru<\/a>, ORCID 0000-0002-4433-8383<\/a><\/p>\n 2<\/sup>ulchenko23@rambler.ru<\/a>, ORCID 0000-0002-5227-1772<\/a><\/p>\n 3<\/sup>ramapatit@rambler.ru<\/a>, ORCID 0000-0002-3164-8745<\/a><\/p>\n Abstract.<\/strong> The development of anchor cities in the Russian Arctic as strategically significant urban centers is gaining momentum, underscoring the need to address local challenges. The relevance of this study lies in the growing need to enhance the effectiveness of local governance by fostering more robust interaction between authorities and residents. \u00a0The article presents the results of a sociological study conducted in the anchor cities of the Murmansk Region. The aim is to evaluate, using sociological survey data, the specific features and forms of interaction between local populations and authorities that shape effective mechanisms for civic engagement and urban governance in the Arctic context. The research is based on data from two surveys conducted by the authors in 2024: an expert survey of scholars participating in the \u00a0Luzin Readings 2024 academic conference, and a public opinion survey of residents living in the anchor cities of the Murmansk Region. The findings highlight several critical characteristics of public-government interaction in these cities: divergent perceptions of local issues between residents and officials; limited public awareness of governmental activities; the influence of political and economic conditions on civic engagement; the predominantly formal nature of such interactions; and localized factors affecting public interest in social participation. The principal forms of interaction identified include: public participation in decision-making through public hearings; the establishment of advisory councils on matters of urban importance; stakeholder-driven grassroots initiatives (involving authorities, citizens, and civil society organizations); and the provision of consultative support to the population. The study\u2019s scientific novelty lies in its empirical contribution to the theoretical understanding of public-government interaction, achieved through the application of sociological methods. \u00a0These findings strengthen the evidence base for more informed, effective decision-making in the socio-economic development of Arctic anchor cities. The practical significance of the research lies in its potential to improve the quality of local governance by fostering greater citizen involvement in shaping the future of these strategically important urban areas.<\/p>\n Keywords:<\/em> expert survey, public opinion survey, social interaction, social partnership, civic engagement, strategic planning, Arctic anchor cities, Arctic, Murmansk Region<\/p>\n Acknowledgments: <\/strong>This article is based on the research supported by the Russian Science Foundation (Project No. 24-28-20111, \u00a0\u201cMechanisms of Interaction Between the Population and Authorities in the Development of Municipalities in the Russian Arctic: Features, Challenges, and Prospects in a New Geopolitical Context\u201d) and the Government of the Murmansk Region. \u00a0It also draws on the research conducted at the Luzin Institute for Economic Studies of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences under Project No. 123012500053-2, \u201cThe Scientific Foundations of Social Development Management \u00a0In Russia\u2019s Arctic Regions Amid Emerging Global Challenges\u201d.<\/p>\n For<\/strong> citation:<\/strong> Kondratovich D. L., Ulchenko M. V., Badylevich R. V. Public-government interaction in the development of Arctic anchor cities: A sociological case study of the Murmansk Region. Sever i rynok: formirovanie ekonomicheskogo poryadka<\/em> \u00a0[The North and the Market: Forming the Economic Order], 2025, no. 2, pp. 69\u201385. doi:10.37614\/2220-802X.2.2025.88.005<\/a>.<\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n Original article Download article\u00a0 Dmitry L. Kondratovich1, Mikhail V. Ulchenko2, Roman V. Badylevich3 1, 2, 3Luzin Institute for Economic Studies of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russia 1k_dim@bk.ru, ORCID 0000-0002-4433-8383 2ulchenko23@rambler.ru, ORCID 0000-0002-5227-1772 3ramapatit@rambler.ru, … Continue reading \n