title: ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER IN THE KERCH STRAIT IN 2024
abstract: The article examines the economic consequences of a major oil spill in the Kerch Strait in March 2024, caused by the collision of the tanker "Taman" with a cargo ship. The analysis focuses on direct losses, including emergency response costs (over 500 million rubles), losses incurred by shipping companies (2.8 billion rubles), and damages to the fishing (1.5 billion rubles) and tourism sectors (700 million rubles). Long-term effects are also explored, such as environmental compensation payments 