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The First President of Sakha Republic (1991-2022)
Chairman of the Northern Forum (1997-2001)

Although Yakutia joined the Northern Forum in 1993, Mikhail Efimovich is rightfully considered, along with the governor of Alaska Walter Hickel, one of the founders of the Northern Forum. He has invested a great deal to make the organization one of the most authoritative international organizations of the North and the Arctic. Under his chairmanship in 1997-2001, the Northern Forum included the largest number of regions - 25 out of 11 countries.

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The Fifth President of Iceland (1996-2016)

During his presidency he constantly supported the Northern Forum. This contributed to increasing awareness and attracting funds to the international arena, which contributed to the creation of the Northern Forum for Sustainable Development of the organization.

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The Fifth Governor of Lapland (1994-2008)
Chairman of the Northern Forum (2001-2005)

Along with Walter Hickel and Mikhail Nikolaev, she invested significant efforts in strengthening the Northern Forum and attracting regions of Northern Europe. Achieved the return of Lapland to the Northern Forum.

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Chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission (2006-2010)
The 11^th Lieutenant Governor of Alaska (2010-2014)

Mead was an assistant to W. Hickel. He did a tremendous amount of work to develop business partnerships in the Northern Forum.

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Member of the Federation Council (Russia) (2013-2014)
Former Chairman of the Committee of Regional Coordinators from the Khanty-Mansyisk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra

Gennady made a great contribution to strengthening the Northern Forum in the Russian Federation.

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Executive Director of the Northern Forum (2002-2013)

During her work at the Northern Forum, she ensured maximum efficiency of the organization’s project activities.

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Representative of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in the Secretariat of the Northern Forum (1999-2013)
Deputy Executive Director of the Northern Forum (2003-2015)

Anastasia Nikolaevna is a person that worked hard to open the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) to the whole world. The fruits of her work were reflected in many areas of the republic - education, diplomacy and business.

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Governor of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra (2010-2024)
Chairman of the Northern Forum (2023-2024)

Natalya made a significant contribution to the development of the environmental movement in the North and the Arctic, the development of cooperation with the BRICS and SCO countries, the non-profit sector and volunteering, information technology, and support for indigenous communities.

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Goodwill Ambassador of the Northern Forum (2021-present)
Director General of the Regional Consulting Institute

Alexander made a great contribution to the development of the Northern Forum Development Strategy, one of the main authors of the Northern Forum Development Concept, and author of a book on the history of the Northern Forum. One of the most popular experts on the Russian Arctic.

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President of the University of the Arctic(UArctic) (2002-at present)

Lars Kullerud has been President of the University of the Arctic since its foundation in May 2002.

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Executive Director of the associated Secretariat of the Northern Forum in Yakutsk (1993-2006)
Head of the Rescue Service of the Republic of Sakha(Yakutia) (2007-2020)

Under his leadership, the associated Secretariat worked to ensure the leading position of Yakutia in the Northern Forum.

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Head of the Department of International Relations of the Office of the Governor and Government of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
Member of the Committee of Regional Coordinators of the Northern Forum from the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug till 2022

With the arrival of Natalya, the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug intensified its work in the Northern Forum.

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Director of the Arctic Portal
Director of the Northern Forum Foundation

Halldor has extensive experience in the Arctic, the North and abroad in the fields of cooperation, communication and outreach, policy, planning, consulting, cartography and data management. The Arctic portal powers the Northern Forum website.

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Teacher of history and world art, Talinka School, Oktyabrsky District
Chief Curator, Otrazhenie(Reflection) Museum and Education Center, Talinka Culture and Sports Center

Author and leader of significant international social environmental projects for children Red Book Through the Eyes of Children and You Are Responsible for What You Have Tamed under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO and the Northern Forum; member, Northern Forum Environment and Conservation of Biodiversity Working Group.

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Director of the Torum Maa Openair Ethnography Museum
President of the Saving Yugra Public Organization
Member of the Russian Association of the Indigenous Peoples of the North

Lyudmila made a great contribution to the preservation of culture and traditions of indigenous minorities. During the period of "Saving Yugra" activity, rituals and holidays were restored, large-scale research and expeditions were conducted, and museums were created.

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Researcher of northern cultures

Revitalizer of Bear Games – one of the most important Ob-Ugric rituals, author of popular-science films and literary works in Khanty language , indigenous folklore master of Khanty-Mansyisk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra.

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Vice-Governor of Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (2006-2024)

Director of External Relations Department of Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (2006-2024)

Northern Forum Regional Coordinator

Alexander puts a lot of effort into solving the issues of Arctic development. A large block of issues in Alexander Viktorovich's work is devoted to environmental safety, development of Arctic science and support for volunteerism in Yamal.

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Vice-President of the "Spasenie Yugry" (Saving Yugra) public organization

Northern Forum Goodwill Ambassador

Her activities serve as a bright example of cultural heritage preservation and active community work..

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Head of the Finno-Ugric direction at Yugra State University

Coordinator of the Association of Finno-Ugric Universities

Her scientific and organizational efforts bring significant results for the development of northern regions.