Landscapes Mountains admire its beauty and majesty and power enchant.In mountain resorts people go with the same enthusiasm as in the sea or in the forest.In addition, often in such a holiday, you can get three in one: a climb to the top, and witness the amazing beauty of the picture, to wander through the forest, which covered the mountains and swim in some mountain creek.To have a good rest, apart from repetitive monotony of everyday life, not necessarily to go abroad, because the holiday in the mountains of Russia is able to regain strength, vigor, health, and give a lot of happy emotions and impressions.
Correct your health, enjoy the magnificent nature, enjoy the local flavor will help the Caucasus.In this wonderful place attracts not only the residents of vast Russia, but also visitors from Europe, Asia and other continents.It's no secret that the highest mountain in Russia is just the Caucasus, and it is called Elbrus.Line between Europe and Asia is almost conditional, so in combination Elbrus considered even the highest peak in Europe.
This famous mountain is on the border between the republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia.The highest point is the top of its western and its height is 5642 m. The eastern tip of the smaller, but not much, and is 5621 m. The distance between the peaks is 3 km away.The highest mountains in Russia are covered with snow, glaciers stretching over an area of 134 m2.
first ascent of Elbrus is dated 1829 year.Then, to reach the summit, we have assembled a team headed by General Emmanuel.It included not only Russian scientists and researchers, and great minds of Europe, and the Cossacks, soldiers and local guides.Whatever it was, but the highest mountain in Russia was subdued not by scientists and conductor - Hilary Khachirov.
However, most tourists do not remember the name of the conductor, the first to set foot on the top, or the name of the general who led the expedition.The memory is the name of the man holding the Elbrus 209 times - this Zahalinov Ciocca Aslanovich.This wonderful man, even a monument.Last mountaineer made the rise of the age of 110 years.
The highest mountain in Russia - it is nothing like an extinct volcano.The tops of Elbrus were once craters, from which poured lava, forming the modern look of the mountains.Climb the mountain not too difficult, because on the southern slopes of the well-developed infrastructure, there is a pendulum and the cable car.But still, to feel the atmosphere of the Caucasus Mountains, it is recommended at least one level walk.The soil under the feet of many tourists resembles the moon's surface.
Scientists tend to think that the highest mountain in Russia does not sleep, the magma bubbling inside her, so Elbrus so many sources of hydrogen sulphide water.In winter, the mountain turns into a favorite place for snowboarders and skiers.There are equipped with tracks for beginners as well as for the real pros.For each Elbrus has prepared a lot of pleasant surprises and joyful emotions.It is better one time to see with my own eyes on this beauty than many times to listen to or read about this wonderful place.
