The Kuril Islands are a volcanic archipelago located between Japan and Russia, stretching approximately 1,300 kilometers from the Kamchatka Peninsula to Hokkaido. Administratively part of Russia's Sakhalin Oblast, the islands are rich in natural resources, including significant fishery stocks and mineral deposits. The primary economic activity in the region is fishing, with the surrounding waters yielding an estimated three million tonnes of fish and seafood annually. In recent years, the Russian government has been promoting investment opportunities in the Kuril Islands, offering tax benefits and reduced insurance premiums to attract development in sectors such as fish processing and tourism.