# Russia may see climate comparable to that on Earth 6,000–7,000 years ago, scientist says

https://mins.news/en/item/28364

- TASS, 2026-08-21 12:24 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2176131

> Geography professor Dmitry Subetto says warming over the next 10–20 years could bring Russia both economic opportunities and serious infrastructure risks. Farming may expand northward and Northern Sea Route navigation lengthen, while thawing permafrost could damage foundations, pipelines and transport links, alongside more droughts and floods.