The purpose of this article is to study the legal aspects of investment activities in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in the context of the development of the Arctic, as well as in connection with the conclusion of an intergovernmental agreement on investment protection between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China in 2025. The main research methods used are comparative legal, formal legal, economic, and systemic analysis. The article examines the investment activities in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the potential for such economic activities, and the existing challenges posed by harsh climatic conditions and infrastructure limitations. The article outlines the areas of investment activity, including infrastructure projects, mining, and the development of the Northern Sea Route. It also examines the transformation of foreign investment in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) due to geopolitical changes and the reorientation towards Asian markets, particularly the People’s Republic of China. The article analyzes bilateral agreements between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China aimed at developing investment cooperation, including the Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of the Business Council for the Far East and the Baikal Region and the Memorandum on Strengthening Regional, Industrial, and Investment Cooperation. The article also provides an analysis of the main provisions of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments. The importance of this document for creating a stable legal environment and eliminating legal uncertainty in the field of joint investment activities, including in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), is emphasized. The practical significance of the study lies in the legal analysis of the main provisions of this agreement and their potential legal effect in the field of investment.

The introduction and development of modern technologies in judicial proceedings directly affects the realization of fundamental human rights. However, insufficient legal regulation or faulty technology can lead to violations of individual rights and freedoms and disclosure of legally protected secrets. The purpose of the work is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the directions of digitalization of judicial proceedings.The materials for the study were the Constitution of the Russian Federation, international legal acts and federal constitutional laws of the Russian Federation, the CAS of the Russian Federation, the CPC of the Russian Federation, the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation, federal laws and bylaws regulating digitalization in proceedings, resolutions of the Plenums of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, decisions of courts of general jurisdiction on specific cases, statistical reports of the Judicial Department at the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, reports of the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. The research methods are the dialectical method of scientific cognition, general scientific and private scientific methods.As a result of the research, a proprietary concept of “digitalization of justice” was proposed, regulatory legal acts, judicial practice and statistics in the Russian Federation were analyzed, the experience of using artificial intelligence in China, the USA, and Argentina was studied, and draft laws in the Russian Federation aimed at the subsequent introduction of information technologies into legal proceedings.Through the analysis, the trend towards the automation of judicial proceedings in foreign countries has been determined. Thus, the use of digital technologies helps to increase guarantees of human rights and freedoms, and their advantages and risks have been identified. The use of artificial intelligence as an auxiliary element in legal proceedings is proposed. Recommendations have also been developed to improve the legislation of the Russian Federation, taking into account the balance between the effectiveness of modern information technology and respect for the constitutional rights of citizens.

In the context of rising global instability and an increased likelihood of armed conflict, the issue of crime prevention during a state’s preparatory phase for potential military operations acquires particular importance. This study is devoted to analysing the criminological risks that emerge in peacetime during mobilisation preparations, as well as to the development and systematisation of effective preventive measures capable of ensuring the stability of law and order and safeguarding internal security. The theoretical foundations of crime prevention are examined, and three principal approaches to classifying preventive measures are identified–general social measures, specialised criminological measures, and legal– organisational measures. Special attention is paid to the specific nature of crime in the pre-war period, including the rise in sabotage, extremism, corruption, and anti-social sentiments. Foreign experience (from South Korea, Israel, the United Kingdom, and the People’s Republic of China) is presented, the adaptation of which may enhance the effectiveness of domestic preventive policy. The work is grounded in contemporary criminological theory, risk theory, and securitisation theory, emphasising the necessity of a comprehensive, institutionally coordinated, and scientifically substantiated approach to crime prevention under conditions of potential military threat.

This article addresses the challenge of quantitatively analyzing the commemoration of A.E. Kulakovsky’s legacy. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and societal significance of various forms of personal commemoration dedicated to this prominent Yakut figure by comparing data on commemorative initiatives with the results of a sociological survey conducted in the Tattinsky District. The database encompasses nine categories: street and institution names, awards, scholarships, monuments, cultural projects, and others. Additionally, the authors utilized results from an online survey covering all age groups. The methodology includes comparative and typological analysis, scaling of event significance, a quantitative sociological survey using stratified sampling, and statistical correlation analysis (Spearman’s). The findings reveal a strong positive correlation between official commemorative practices and their perception in public consciousness, indicating the efficacy of current policies in perpetuating Kulakovsky’s memory. The study also identifies less impactful commemorative initiatives. In conclusion, the authors emphasize that the application of comprehensive quantitative methods helps uncover the relationship between commemorative initiatives and collective memory. The proposed approach holds practical significance for improving state policies on cultural heritage preservation and opens avenues for further research into the quantitative assessment of historical memory.