Fun facts about Mount Elbrus
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The name Elbrus has a connection with Alborz, a long mountain range in northern Iran.
Mount Elbrus
Russia
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world.
From the “Etymology” section
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Elbrus is the highest peak in both Russia and Europe, rising 5,642 metres above sea level.
Mount Elbrus
Russia
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world.
From the “Geography” section
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Mount Elbrus was first ascended on 22 July 1829 by Khillar Khachirov, a guide for a Russian army expedition.
Mount Elbrus
Russia
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world.
From the “History” section
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In 1997, a team led by Alexander Abramov drove a Land Rover Defender to the summit of the East Peak, entering the Guinness Book of Records.
Mount Elbrus
Russia
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world.
From the “Special ascents” section
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Mount Elbrus is said to be home to the 'world's nastiest' outhouse, located at 4,200 m, close to the old Priyut Hut.
Mount Elbrus
Russia
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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