Mount Elbrus is Russia’s tallest mountain. Its overall height makes it the tenth highest mountain in the world.
The lower slopes of Mount Elbrus can be reached using a cable car and
chairlift systems. From there, individuals can go up the mountain on what’s
known as the Normal Route, which is the fastest as well as the safest. There are
other routes for reaching the top, but they are more dangerous, due to cliffs and
a lack of facilities.
Foreigners must get a border zone permit in order to enter certain parts of the
mountain. Another permit is needed to enter the park which surrounds the
mountain, and foreigners must register with the visa.
Mount Elbrus is a volcano, although it hasn’t erupted for 2,000 years.
However, there are visible signs of volcanic activity around the mountain. There
are some lava flows around the slopes of the mountain that look as if they were
made in recent years.
Mount Elbrus belongs to the Caucasus mountain range, in south-western
Russia. It is near the border of Georgia and close to the eastern shores of the
Black Sea. As the region is very close to Asia, some geographers believe the
mountain belongs on that continent. Others think it’s a European mountain. If it
is, Mount Elbrus is the tallest mountain in Europe.
Mount Elbrus is higher than 5,000 metres.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
There are five routes for reaching the top of the mountain.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
Tourists from different countries are not allowed to enter some parts of Elbrus
without special permission.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
Mount Elbrus is an active volcano.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
Some scientists consider that Mount Elbrus is situated in Asia.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
