CREW STAFF IN THE LONG-TERM NAVIGATION ACROSS THE ARCTIC OCEAN CONDITIONS

The article based on literary sources and personal diaries of the Arctic expeditions of the special purpose (AESP) across the Arctic ocean (1968, 1969, 1972, 1975), which were published in two books («The Arctic is a Serious Lady,» The Unfading Light of «Altair») by SSC RF AA Research Institute (2009). Medical and dental care providing to the crew staff in AESP during preliminary period and under the long-term navigation conditions were analyzed. Special attention is paid to the work of the Political Department in the expedition, the history of developing of Arctic Ocean, the history of AESP, the value of the Northern Sea Route to Russia defense capability are briefly illuminated as well.

Арктическая экспедиция особого назначения (АЭОН), история освоения Арктики, экстремальные факторы, медицинская служба, санация, дальний морской поход, личный состав, Arctic Expedition of the Special Purpose (AESP), the history of Arctic exploration, extreme factors, medical care, readjustment, long-term navigation, crew staff