The article considers problems connected to gradual creation of a new strategic province on mining of hydrocarbon resources (arctic shelf of the RF) and role of agreements on division of products in this process. Advantages and shortcomings of the agreements are shown including those regarding organization mechanisms and tax regimes. Issues of participation of the corresponding regions in conclusion and support to realization of agreements on division of products are given in a separate section, measures directed to increasing «transparency» and concretization of such participation are given.
The principal features of mineral resources development in special natural and climatic conditions and under the influence of appreciating factors in the north of Russia are considered. The possibilities and necessity of formation of the mechanism of rent payments in the system of taxation of subsoil use, the essence and features of withdrawal of absolute and differential rent in the conditions of exploitation of mineral deposits in the northern territories are determined. The principles and mechanism of improving rent payments to increase the sustainability of socio-economic systems of Russia's northern territories are proposed.
