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concerning the 1906-1918 Norwegian-Russian relations in the Far North, including the 1906-1913 negotiations on exploiting the hydro resources of the Paz river and some aspects of the border relations during the WWI.
This article discusses the first negotiations between the two neighbouring states of Norway and Russia concerning exploitation of the hydropower in the border river in Pasvik. Based on in-depth research in Norwegian and Russian archives, the article traces the different interests and initiatives on both sides of the border, on the local and regional levels as well as on the national level. The article concludes that despite efforts from Norwegian entrepreneurs and state actors to reach an agreement, the issue remained unsolved before the start of WWI.