Everyone looks at Antarctica and its treaty as the only thing stopping exploration. Well the arctic also has treaties and military bases set up.

Here is a recent article detailing Russia’s new arctic base:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4421072/Russia-unveils-new-Arctic-military-base.html

Pretty big base for such a remote location.

And of course they have people stationed here for 18 month tours….

These men have pool tables, movie theater, fitness gym etc. …