Petroleum and natural gas in the Arctic peninsula are mined by Gazprom joint stock company, the largest Russian industrial corporation. The estimated DM 25 billion gas pipeline is being built. It will span the distance of 4500 km from Yamal to Frankfurt-am-Main and it will also cross Poland. Gazprom is liable for most cases of damage and pollution in this area. The author describes in detail the extent of the damage and living conditions of the native inhabitants of the peninsula.