The proposed construction of a tunnel under the Bering Strait, connecting Chukotka in Russia and Alaska in the United States, could rank among the most expensive infrastructure projects in history. Nadezhda Zamyatina, Director of the Center for Arctic and Northern Urbanism at the Higher School of Economics, highlighted that the remoteness of the region and extreme environmental conditions would significantly inflate costs. Although the tunnel's length is only about 1.5 times that of the Channel Tunnel, the logistical hurdles of transporting materials to such a remote area are daunting. Zamyatina emphasized that the construction and operation costs would far exceed those in developed regions, raising concerns about the project's economic viability. Furthermore, she noted that the current geopolitical climate complicates the potential for a profitable freight base, as there is no clear expectation of sufficient cargo volumes to justify the investment. Despite these challenges, Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian official, announced an agreement with an engineering firm to design the tunnel, with a target completion date for the design by the end of 2026, and expressed hopes for potential involvement from China in the project.