Evgeny Marushevsky

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Many people will confidently show the highest mountain in the world. However, what about the second highest mountain after Everest?

Here are three points of view on which mountain to consider the second.

All mountains are in the Himalayas.

If there is a place in the world that deserves to be called the hall of the mountain kings, then this is right here.

Michael Palin

This is how a famous actor and traveler spoke about Karakorum. It is here that the second highest mountain in the world is located, if you count from sea level - Chogori or K2.

Located on the border of China and Pakistan, it is located in the state of Kashmir and belongs to the Karakoram mountain range. Its other names: Dapsang, Godwin-Austin.

It is noteworthy that there was a long dispute regarding K-2, to which mountain system refer her. Since the Himalayas and the Karakorum practically consist of one chain of mountains. As a result, a conference of scientists who gathered on this occasion decided to attribute Mount Chogori to Karakorum.

The height of the mountain is 8611 meters above sea level. This is only 237 meters below Everest. But if the highest mountain in the world could be conquered even by disabled people in prostheses and elderly climbers, then Chogori belongs to the most difficult system for climbers.

Peak name

The second name of Mount Chogori is K2. The letter K stands for Karakorum. Contrary to popular belief, the numbering has nothing to do with the height of the top. Just in this way, a European explorer marked the mountains in front of him:

• K1 - Marchebroom,
• K2 - Chogori,
• K3 - Broad Peak,
• K5 - Garshebrum I,
• K4 - Garshebrum II.

Of all the names, only K2 stuck.

By the way, on Soviet maps until 1960 the mountain was named after Godwin Austen. Further name - Chogori.

Interestingly, the Pakistani government charges climbers about $900 for climbing Mount K2.

Chogori - killer mountain

For the first time I encounter a mountain that cannot be climbed from any direction. Everest was a walk compared to K2.

Reinhold Messner

Why was Chogori called the killer mountain? Because not everyone she lets in to her peak. According to statistics, every fourth climber who dared to climb dangerous mountain, does not return home.

At the moment, Mount Chogori has been conquered only 300 times, of which about 70 attempts were the last for climbers. In terms of danger among the "eight-thousanders", that is, mountains with a height of 8000 m or more, K2 ranks second after the infamous Annapurna. The death rate of the summit is about 25%.

Why such a high death rate?

The features of the human body are such that when climbing to a height of more than 6000 meters, the body goes into survival mode. Sleep and rest, although they do not restore strength, but save their remnants, serve as energy savings.

If climbing a mountain depended only on a person, then one could still understand the failed climbing attempts. But on such high altitude a lot also depends on wind speed, accidental failures in crevices or frostbite, avalanches or simply diseases that arose due to lack of oxygen.

At altitudes above 6000 m, the oxygen content is less than 1/3 of the permissible value without risk to human health. And the temperature conditions on the mountain are severe: -50 ° C with warm air from Tibet! If it is not there, you have to be content with -60 ° C.

The icy surface of the mountain, unpredictable climate, the most technically difficult terrain for climbers lead to the fact that the mountain takes every fourth daredevil.

A history of ups and downs

The first attempt to conquer Chogori was made in 1902. Six Europeans led by E. Ekenstein and A. Crowley ventured to climb to a height of 6525 m.

The first expedition was not successful. Stormy weather prevented their plans from being realized. However, thanks to this attempt, it was possible to collect the most important information about the state of the Godwin-Austen glacier, which served as a reliable foundation for the chain of further ascents.

Seven years later, there will be a second attempt to climb the unconquered Chogori by an expedition led by the Duke of Abruzzi. But it also ends badly.

Progress was made in 1938, when the Americans set a record - 7925 m, and the next year - 8382. The tragic death of the expedition members, including Dudley Wolf, forced the climbers to turn back.

Victory in the Conquest of Chogori

The first successful ascent became possible only in 1954. Only a quarter of a century after the first attempt. The first climbers who conquered Chogori were the Italian climbers Lino Lacedeli and Aquile Compagnoni. From camp 9 they continued their ascent when they ran out of oxygen just 150 meters from the summit. Then, in spite of everything, the Italians continued on their way and were the first to reach K2.

The first lone climber to conquer Chogori without oxygen was Messner Reingold.

The first woman to climb K2 was Wanda Rutkiewicz (1986). If we take into account the ascent of Chogori without oxygen tanks, then the first woman was Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner.

Russian climbers conquered the second highest mountain in the world in 1997. And in 2007, the Russians made an incredibly difficult ascent on the western slope of the mountain, which no one had yet climbed.

The second highest mountain in the world in the ranking of mountain systems

If we compare mountain systems with each other, we get the following table of the highest mountains:

After Everest, which has a height of 8448 m, the second highest mountain that does not belong to the Himalayan system of mountain ranges is Communism Peak in the Pamirs, its height is 7495 m.

A Brief History of Ismail Somoni Peak

In the USSR, he was considered the most high mountain. Location of Communism Peak - Tajikistan. Today the mountain bears the name of Ismail Somoni.

Communism Peak was discovered in 1920 and mistakenly thought it was Garmo Peak. However, during the research, inconsistencies in height were found, so the mountain was renamed Stalin Peak.

The first ascent to Stalin Peak (former name) was made by Yevgeny Abalakov together with the Pamir expedition. Among women climbers, the first was Lyudmila Agranovskaya.

And in 1986, a winter ascent to the mountain was made for the first time.

The second highest mountain in the world: a comparison between the continents

The second highest mountain is in South America- Aconcagua. It is also the highest mountain in the southern and western hemisphere.

Aconcagua is located in the Andes mountain range. Its height is 6962 m.

Climbing Mount Aconcagua is easy. Most often, climbers climb the northern slope. On the other sides of the mountain, the climb will be more difficult.

The first person to conquer the six-thousander Aconcagua was an Englishman. His name was Edward Fitzgerald. He climbed the mountain with an expedition in 1897.

It is not for nothing that in a famous song it is sung "Only mountains can be better than mountains." Snow-capped peaks attract people like a magnet, forcing them to climb up, overcoming all difficulties and hardships. Especially climbers are attracted by the most high mountains in the world, which only the most prepared, brave, desperate and lucky can climb. Meet the ten highest mountain peaks in the world, whose height exceeds eight thousand meters. All of them are located in the Himalayas in a small area on the border of China, Nepal, India and Pakistan.

10. Annapurna I, 8.091 meters

The top of Annapurna I, which in Russian from Sanskrit as the "Goddess of Fertility", rises up to 8.091 meters and is part of the Annapurna mountain range in the Himalayas. For the first time, two French climbers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal were able to climb the mountain in 1950. Today it is one of the most dangerous mountain peaks in the world, where training and experience mean nothing, it all depends on a good combination of circumstances. Travelers face difficulties climbing even before approaching the base camp and most of the way they have to climb slopes with a slope of 40%, constantly risking falling into an avalanche. To this day, only about 150 successful ascents of Annapurna have been made, and mortality is about 40% of the total number of people trying to climb up.

9. Nanga Parbat, 8.126 meters

The ninth highest mountain peak on Earth, Nanga Parbat, also known as the "Mountain of the Gods", in the western part of the Himalayas, rises up to a height of 8.126 meters. Travelers have tried to climb this peak many times since 1859, but they managed to conquer Nanga Parbat only in 1953. This feat was accomplished by the Austrian Hermann Buhl, who for the first time in history conquered the eight-thousander alone. Nanga Parbat is one of the three most dangerous peaks for climbing, where the death rate of climbers is more than 22%.

8. Manaslu, 8.163 meters

Mount Manaslu, in the Himalayas, has a height of 8.163 meters. For the first time, the Japanese Toshio Imanishi and the Sherpa Gyalzen Norbu were able to climb it in 1956. For a long time, the mountain and its surroundings were a closed area for foreigners to visit due to their proximity to Tibet.

7. Dhaulagiri, 8.167 meters

Dhaulagiri is a mountain range with several peaks in the Himalayas, the highest point of which rises above sea level to a height of 8.167 meters. The summit was first summited in 1960 by a team of European climbers and Sherpa porters. This mountain is considered one of the most difficult to climb, and its southern route, known as the Dhaulagiri face, has not been climbed so far.

6. Cho Oyu, 8.188 meters

The peak of Cho Oyu is located in the Himalayas, on the border of China with Nepal, has a height of 8.188 meters. The mountain was first climbed in 1954 by an Austrian expedition consisting of Herbert Tichy, Josef Johler and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama. This is one of the easiest peaks with a height of more than eight thousand to climb, which has become a real Mecca for amateur climbers.

5. Makalu, 8.485 meters

The fifth highest mountain peak in the world is Makalu, also known as the "Black Rider" located in the central Himalayas, rising up to a height of 8.485 meters above sea level. For the first time, a French expedition was able to climb the mountain in 1955 in three groups of three people. This peak is considered one of the most difficult in the world to climb, with only about 30% of expeditions to the summit successful.

4. Lhotse, 8.516 meters

By and large, the fourth highest mountain in the world, Lhotse in the Himalayas, has three peaks over eight thousand meters high, where the highest peak has a height of 8.516 meters. The first ascent of the mountain was made by the team of Swiss climbers Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger in 1956. Among other eight-thousanders, Lhotse has the fewest routes to the summit, there are only three of them, where one at a time, climbers were able to reach the peak only once in the 90s

3. Kanchenjunga, 8.586 meters

Mount Kanchenjunga with a height of 8.586 meters is located in the Himalayas on the border of India and Nepal. The summit was first reached by a British expedition consisting of Joe Brown, George Bend, and Charles Evans (leader) in 1955. For some time, Kanchenjunga was considered the highest peak in the world, but after accurate measurements, it was in third place.

2. Chogori, 8.611 meters

The second highest mountain in the world, this Chogori in the Himalayas on the border of Pakistan and China has a height of 8.611 meters. The peak was first conquered by the team of Italian climbers Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni in 1954. Chogori is one of the most difficult peaks in the world to climb, where the mortality rate of people who dare to climb is 25%. It is much more honorable for climbers to climb Chogori Peak than to climb the highest peak in the world, Chomolungma.

1. Chomolungma/Everest, 8.848 meters

The highest peak on earth, Chomolungma, with a height of 8.848 meters, is located in the Himalayas, on the border of Nepal and China. The peak was conquered in 1953 by Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary. Every year, more than 500 people try to conquer the peak and it takes about two months. At the beginning of the year, 4042 climbers climbed Chomolungma, of which 2829 climbed the mountain twice.

For most people living in the stone jungle, the idea of ​​spending a couple of days in the mountains seems ideal solution for vacation. It should be borne in mind that the mountains suitable for such a holiday are slightly different from those on this list. The highest mountain peaks suggest quite severe conditions. Interestingly, almost all of these peaks are located in the Himalayas. There are practically no traces of civilization here, the conditions are so harsh in these mountains. Nevertheless, expeditions are constantly sent there, the most courageous people dare to climb these high peaks. Even if you do not plan to do the same, you should still get acquainted with the list of these mountains.

Nuptse, Mahalangur Himal

The name of this mountain in Tibetan means "western peak". Nuptse is located on the Mahalangur Himal ridge and is one of the mountains surrounding Everest. It was first conquered in 1961 by Dennis Davis and Tashi Sherpa. This peak is the 20th highest in the entire world and opens this impressive list.

Distagil Sar, Karakoram

This point is located among the Karakoram ranges in Pakistan. Distagil Sar rises to 7884 meters in height and extends for three kilometers in width. In 1960, the summit was conquered by Günther Sterker and Dieter Markhar, who were representatives of the Austrian expedition. In this region, this mountain is the highest, and in the list was in nineteenth place.

Himalchuli, Himalayas

This peak is part of the Himalayas in Nepal and is located near an even higher peak. With a height of 7894 m, Himalchuli can be called the second largest in this mountain range. The summit was first climbed in 1960 by the Japanese Hisashi Tanabe. Since then, few have dared to repeat his impressive achievement.

Gasherbrum IV, Karakoram

It is one of the peaks of the Gasherbrum Range in Pakistan. It is part of the northeastern edge of the Baltoro Glacier, which belongs to the Karakorum. The name in Urdu means "shining wall". The remaining three peaks of Gasherbrum exceed the mark of eight thousand meters, and this one rises to about 7932 meters.

Annapurna II, Annapurna massif

These peaks are part of a single massif that makes up the main part of the Himalayas. This peak rises to 7934 meters and is located in the east of the Annapurna massif. It was first conquered by Richard Grant, Chris Bonington and Sherpa Ang Nyma in 1960. Since then, only a few times have been climbed to the top, the conditions are so harsh here.

Gyachung Kang, Mahalangur Himal

This mountain is located between the two highest points in the world, exceeding eight thousand meters. This is part of the Mahalangur-Himal range, stretching along the border of Nepal and China. The mountain was first conquered in 1964 by a Japanese expedition. Among the mountains below eight thousand meters, this is the largest, its height is 7952 meters.

Shishabangma, central Himalayas

All the mountains described below exceed eight thousand meters in height! Shishabangma is the lowest of them, but this does not mean that it is easy to conquer. It is located between China and Tibet, in a limited area where foreigners are not allowed. This is due to security reasons. In the Tibetan dialect, the name means "ridge above the grassy plains."

Gasherbrum II, Karakorum

As mentioned above, Gasherbrum is part of the Karakorum. This is a peak with a height of 8035 meters, which was conquered by Austrian climbers in 1956. This peak is also known as K4, which means that it is the fourth in the Karakoram chain.

Broad Peak, Karakorum

This mountain with a height of 8051 meters is quite popular among climbers. It belongs to the Baltoro Glacier and ranks twelfth in the list of the highest. The conditions are extremely harsh on the slopes, so climbing is almost impossible for most of the year. It is not surprising that there are few climbers who have conquered this peak.

Gasherbrum I, Karakorum

Another name for this mountain is Hidden Peak. This is because it is an extremely remote place from civilization, which is difficult to get to. The peak with a height of 8080 meters was conquered for the first time in 1956, when the Americans Pete Schoening and Andy Kaufman climbed here.

Annapurna I, Annapurna massif

Tenth on the list! The farther, the more impressive the scale of the mountains becomes and the fewer people who conquered them. The main peak of the Annapurna massif is the tenth largest in the world and rises to 8091 meters. The name in Sanskrit means "full of food".

Nanga Parbat, Himalayas

This is the ninth largest peak, rising to 8126 meters. The mountain is located in Pakistan and is known as the “killer peak”, because the most important thing is connected with Nanga Parbat. a large number of unsuccessful attempts to climb. It was never possible to climb the peak in winter: severe weather strong winds make the task simply impossible.

Manaslu, Himalayas

The name in Sanskrit means "intellect" or "soul". This is a peak located in the Himalayas not far from Annapurna. This is a peak with a height of 8163 meters. This area is considered a protected area and is protected for environmental reasons.

Dhaulagiri I, Dhaulagiri Massif

These mountains extend one hundred kilometers from the Kalingandaki River to the Bheri River. One of the peaks of this massif rises to 8167 meters and ranks seventh in size in the world. The highest point is named in Sanskrit, the word "dhaula" means "shining" in translation, and "giri" means "mountain".

Cho Oyu, Mahalangur Himal

The name translated from Tibetan means "turquoise goddesses". This is a peak with a height of 8201 meters, which is the highest in this range and is located twenty kilometers west of Everest. With moderate slopes and close passes, this mountain is considered the easiest option for climbing eight thousand meters. However, it should be borne in mind that this lightness is only in comparison with other peaks of this size. An unprepared traveler cannot make such an ascent anyway.

Makalu, Mahalangur Himal

This is the fifth place on the list - a mountain with a height of 8485 meters! Mahalu Peak is part of the Mahalangur-Himal range and is located a little in the distance. It is shaped like a pyramid with four sides. The summit was first conquered in 1955 by the French.

Lhotse, Mahalangur Himal

The name in translation from Tibetan means "southern peak". This is the second largest mountain in the massif, rising to 8516 meters. It was first conquered in 1956 by Swiss climbers Ernest Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger.

Kangchenjunga, Himalayas

Until 1852, this peak was considered the highest in the world. Its height is 8586 meters. This is a peak located in India. This mountain range is called the "Five Snow Peaks" and is worshiped by some Indians. In addition, this place attracts tourists.

K2, Karakorum

In Baltistan, a region of Pakistan, is the highest point of the Karakorum called K2. This is a mountain with a height of 8611 meters, known for the harshest conditions, it is incredibly difficult to climb to the top. Few succeeded, and in winter there was no successful ascent at all.

Everest, Mahalangur Himal

So, here is the leader of the list - Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma. It was discovered in 1802 and conquered in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Since then, thousands of expeditions have been here, but not all of them ended in success. After all, this is a peak at 8848 meters high! Climbing Everest requires serious preparation and considerable financial investments, because without special equipment and oxygen cylinders it is simply impossible to carry out this most difficult task.

“Only mountains can be better than mountains,” so many brave men still try to storm the highest peaks or want to become the first conquerors. The mystery of the mountains, their mystery, silence among mountainous reliefs, stories and legends about each mountain - this attracts people like a magnet. Many tribes still believe that the peak is the place where God lives.
The top 10 highest mountains have long been identified by mankind.

No. 10. Annapurna.

This mountain is located in the Himalayas, from Nepal. The extreme height is 8 km 91 m. It was conquered 65 years ago and became the first of the list of eight-thousanders that a person climbed. Annapurna is considered one of the most dangerous peaks among climbing professionals. For 65 years, about 40% of climbers have died on it.

No. 9. Mount Nanga Parbat.

It has a 2nd name: Diamir, which translates as "Lord of the Mountains." It is located near the city of Kashmir in Pakistan. A man conquered this peak in 1953, determining its height at 8 km 123 m. Roerich painted many of his paintings from this mountain, and Alexander the Great visited it. Many chronicles testify to the visit of these mountains by Tamerlane. It was in these places that Buddhism originated.
No. 8. Mount Oyu. This majestic peak is located in Nepal. Its height is 8 km 153 m. The Austrians conquered it in 1954. Oyu is part of the Nepal National Park.

No. 7. Mount Manaslu.

The name of this peak is translated as "soul". Its feature is a combination of black and white colors of limestone and granite, especially noticeable at the very top. A man got up and saw this beauty in 1956. The height of Manaslu is 8 km 156 m.

No. 6. The name of the mountain Dhaulagiri is translated as White Mountain.

Its peak is located at a distance of 8 km 167 m, and for the first time a person climbed it in 1960. It is very beautiful and picturesque early in the morning, under the rays of the sun, illuminating it from the peak of the peak to the foot.

No. 5. Mount "Black Giant" or Makalu, located in Nepal, has a height of 8 km 463 m.

It is very different from other Himalayan peaks. Makalu has a very steep relief and snow and ice are not retained on its slopes. That is why it clearly stands out against the general background of snow-capped mountains. This place is considered one of the most beautiful on the planet.

No. 4. Lhotse - mountains with three peaks. The height of the largest of them is 8 km 511 m.

A Swiss expedition reached this height in 1956. It is very majestic and popular among Nepalese tourists and travelers.

No. 3. The highest point of the Nepalese massif Kanchenjunga has the highest point at a distance of 8 km 586 m.

The aborigines call it the South Height. Kanchenjunga is especially beautiful at sunset.

No. 2. Chogori is a Pakistani mountain, which ranks second among the highest mountains on the planet.

Her extreme point located at an altitude of 8 km 610 m. Climbing professionals consider climbing Chogori more difficult and dangerous than conquering Everest. According to statistics, more than 25% of professional climbers die here.

No. 1. Certainly the most famous beautiful mountain planets consider Chomolungma.

Its extreme point is at an altitude of 8 km 863 m. It was possible to climb this mountain back in 1953. Every year, about 500 people try to climb its peak. Only 70% of those who wish succeed. The rise can take more than 2 months. It can be considered sad that, due to its popularity, Chomolungma is considered the dirtiest skyscraper. It is estimated that a garbage dump with a capacity of about 120 tons appeared on its territory thanks to people.
A person, even conquering the peaks of the most majestic mountain ranges, must remain a person and protect nature, love everything unique that has been created around him.

Considering the size of the territory of Russia, it is obvious that the country has many large and small mountain ranges. Most of them are located in the East Siberian region, as a rule, in the southern and northern parts of the Asian territory of Russia.

In the European part of Russia there are two main mountain ranges - the Greater Caucasus, marking the southwestern border between Asia and Europe, as well as Ural mountains located on the border of Asia and Europe. The highest mountain in Russia - Elbrus with a height of 5,642 meters, is located within the Caucasus Range, and is the highest point in Europe. The Ural Mountains are much lower, and the highest peak, Narodnaya, has a height of 1,895 meters.

On the south side of the map of Russia there are four main mountain range. The westernmost and highest of them is the Altai Range, shared by Kazakhstan, China and Mongolia. Here the highest peak is Mount Belukha with a height of about 4,500 meters. Higher peaks can only be found in Kamchatka and the Caucasus. If you move to the east of the country, then a downward trend is noticeable. The Sayan Mountains, which lie to the west of Lake Baikal, have maximum height about 3500 meters. On the eastern side of the lake there are two main ridges - Yablonovy and Stanovoy, the height of which does not exceed 2,500 meters above sea level. The highest peak of the Stanovoy Ridge - Golets Skalisty has a height of 2,467 meters.

The highest mountain range in the northern part of Russia is located on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Active stratovolcano - Klyuchevskaya Sopka with a constantly changing height from 4,750 to 4,850 meters is the highest mountain peak in Russia outside the Caucasus. Unlike the south, Russia's northern mountain ranges get smaller as you move west. Near the Kamchatka region, the Kolyma Highlands has a height 1962 m meters, and the Chersky ridge rise to about 3,000 meters above sea level. The somewhat shorter Verkhoyansk Range is located on the eastern banks of the Lena River. On the other hand, between the Yenisei and Lena rivers lies not very high, but the huge Central Siberian Plateau, covering an area of ​​​​more than 3.5 million km².

Below is a list with brief description and a photo, as well as a table of the ten highest mountain peaks in Russia.

Mountain Elbrus

Elbrus is the highest mountain both in Russia and in Europe, and reaches 5,642 m in height. Mount Elbrus is an inactive volcano and also one of the seven summits of the world (the highest mountains in every part of the world). It is located 10 km from the Caucasus mountain range, on the border of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic - subjects Russian Federation. The mountain has twenty-three different glaciers on its slopes and is considered part of national park Elbrus since 1986.

There are two peaks on Elbrus, the smaller of which was first conquered by Kilar Khashirov in July 1829, when he led a scientific expedition at the suggestion of General Emmanuel. Climbing high peak dates back to 1874. The expedition was led by the British, led by Florence Crawford (1838-1902), Horace Walker (1838-1908), Frederick Gardner, Swiss Peter Knubel (1832-1919) and their guide Ahiya Sotaev.

Dykhtau

At an altitude of 5,204 m, Dykhtau is the second highest mountain in Russia. Dykhtau is located in the Lateral Range of the Greater Caucasus, on the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria - a subject of the Russian Federation. The mountain is located near the border with Georgia, and from it you can see the Bezengi wall. Dykhtau was first climbed in 1888 by Albert F. Mummery (1855-95) and H. Zarfluh.

Pushkin Peak

Pushkin Peak has a height of 5,100 m and is the third highest mountain in Russia. The mountain peak is located on the border between Georgia and Russia. The peak is located in the Dykhtau mountain range, in the Bezengi region in the central part of the Caucasus Range. It was first conquered in 1961 by a Russian team from the Spartak club led by B. Kletsko.

Kazbek

With a height of 5,033 m, Kazbek is the fourth highest mountain in the Russian Federation. It is located in the Khokhsky mountain range, which is part of the Lateral Range of the Greater Caucasus and is right on the border between the Kazbegi municipality in Georgia and the Russian Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. There are several small glaciers on Kazbek. The first ascent of the mountain took place in 1868, with the participation of three members of the London Alpine Club: Douglas Freshfield (1845-1934), Adrian Moore (1841-87) and S. Tucker, as well as their guide - the Frenchman Francois Devoissoud (1831-1905) .

Gestola

Gestola is the fifth highest mountain in Russia, has a peak height of 4,860 m. Gestola is located in the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, right on the border with Svaneti (Georgia) and Karbardino-Balkaria (RF). The slopes of the mountain are covered with a huge amount of ice and also consist of glaciers, the most notable of which is the Adishi Glacier.

Shota Rustaveli Peak

Peak Shota Rustaveli with a height of 4859 m is the sixth highest point Russia. The mountain belongs to the Greater Caucasus Range and has glaciated slopes, as well as valleys in the vicinity of which there are glaciers. Despite the fact that the mountain was named after the famous Georgian poet and statesman Shota Rustaveli, it is in demand by both countries, as it expands the border in Karbardino-Balkaria (Russia) and the province of Svaneti (Georgia).

Jimara

Dzhimara has a height of 4,780 m and is the seventh highest mountain in Russia. The mountain is located on the Khokh mountain range, which belongs to the Greater Caucasus Range. Jimara is located in the Russian Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, right on the border with Georgia.

Wilpath

The summit of Wilpat is located at an altitude of 4,649 m and is part of the Caucasus Range in North Ossetia-Alania. Little is known about this mountain, and its summit has never been conquered before.

Sauhoh

With a height of 4,636 m, Mount Saukhokh ranks ninth in the list of "The Highest Mountains of Russia". Mount Saukhokh is located on the Caucasian Range in North Ossetia-Alania. Little is known about this mountain, as it has not been conquered.

Kukurtli-Kolbashi

Kukurtli-Kolbashi is the tenth highest mountain in Russia with a height of 4,624 m (according to other sources, 4,978 m) above sea level. It is located in the Caucasian mountain range on the territory of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic. There is very little information about this mountain, and so far its summit has not been conquered.

Table of the highest mountain peaks of Russia

Number	The highest mountains in Russia	Height, m
1	Mountain Elbrus	5 642
2	Dykhtau	5 204
3	Pushkin Peak	5 100
4	Kazbek	5 033
5	Gestola	4 860
6	Shota Rustaveli Peak	4 859
7	Jimara	4 780
8	Wilpath	4 649
9	Sauhoh	4 636
10	Kukurtli-Kolbashi	4,624 (according to other sources 4,978)