I think the most interesting thing about adaptation to climate change in Europe, and therefore possibly Russia, concerns agriculture. Introducing new crops to the Northern European areas might be one possible adaptation (IPCC AR4). Crops that are more resistant to drought for example (IPCC AR4). However in areas such as Russia, the lack of fertility in the local soil may limit this adaptive capability (IPCC AR4).
Russia has signed the Kyoto Protocol in 1999, ratified it in 2004, and has seen it gone into effect in 2005 (UNFCCC). Russia acknowledges that significant consequences will be faced to its national development if the protocol is not ratified (UNFCCC). As a party that has signed the Kyoto Protocol, Russia was required to reduce carbon emissions.
Kyoto Protocol Ratification (https://www.env.go.jp/en/aboutus/pamph/gif/080_06.jpg)
Russia has a lot of potential for renewable energy. However, renewable energy is just 1% of current Russian output (Russia Today). This low number is due to Russia’s large amounts of oil, gas and coal energy sources (Russia Today). Wind power is one possible solution. There are new wind power projects, and these will add about 276 megawatts of energy to the nation’s capability (Russia Today). Geothermal is also being expanded to 120 megawatts from 80 megawatts (Russia Today).
Murmansk Wind Turbine (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Wind_turbine_in_Omni_Hotel_Murmansk.jpg)
I think that although both mitigation and adaptation strategies are important, adaptation should be Russia’s primary goal. Mitigation will only be effective if all or most countries agree to tackle climate change. This may not be guaranteed. Thus, Russia should focus on adapting to rising seas levels, increasing temperatures, and drought.
Russia and Climate Change 
