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Elbrus is launching its first "Sunset in the Mountains" fare.

Starting August 7, guests of the legendary resort will have the unique opportunity to ascend the mountains at sunset. The special "Sunset in the Mountains" fare will allow photographers, videographers, content creators, and connoisseurs of spectacular views to capture the best light of day at a record-breaking altitude of 3,847 meters.

The experimental fare will run until the end of August. Cable car rides will be available during extended hours exclusively on Fridays and Saturdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This ticket validity period allows you to ascend to the top to catch the "golden hour" and return.

Tickets can only be purchased at the resort ticket office and must be used on the day of purchase. This restriction is due to the changeable weather in the high mountains: ticket sales will only begin once staff have verified that clouds will not obscure the sunset sky.

"Getting to an altitude of 3,847 meters during the golden hour is a special opportunity, previously available only to climbers and resort staff. Now, you can simply buy a cable car ticket and experience the mountain to its fullest. This opportunity has never been available before, and it's not guaranteed to be repeated in the future, so I sincerely recommend taking advantage of it," noted Rustam Tapaev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

Mamison invites you to a trekking weekend.

On August 8th and 9th, the Ossetian resort of Mamison will host group hikes along eco-trails, accompanied by professional guides and photographers. Anyone can enjoy the trails: guests will have a choice of easy and medium difficulty routes, and participation is free. A cable car ticket will be required to access the starting point of some routes.

"Trekking weekends are a format that has proven successful at all resorts since last season. They allow everyone to 'test' our trails and trekking as a recreational activity, and they fulfill one of the company's goals: promoting active recreation in the region," says Rustam Tapayev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

Starting at 10:00 AM, guests will assemble in the resort's main square and be divided into groups, accompanied by live music from DJs. Guests can choose their preferred route, and guides will recommend the best option based on their level of fitness and equipment. Each participant will receive a healthy snack for the journey. The trails will depart at 10:30 AM. The routes will take up to four hours.

Groups will depart from the resort's upper station along the Peak 2727 and Mamihdon trails. The first trail will involve a 3.8-kilometer ridge climb with an elevation gain of 240 meters, taking approximately two hours. The second trail leads down to the tent camp; guests will hike five kilometers from an altitude of 2,950 meters to 2,390 meters and back, part of the way along the Mamihdon mountain river.

You can reach Mamihdon by regular transfer from Vladikavkaz. Transfers depart from the Ossetian Theater at 8:00 AM.

All routes are radial, ending at the meeting point. Clear navigation, rest areas, and observation platforms will accompany all equipped routes. Guests of the trekking weekend can participate in a photo shoot and receive complimentary photos taken by a professional photographer.

Kavkaz.RF, with the support of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, has already paved and developed over 250 kilometers of hiking trails in several republics of the North Caucasus. The trails are part of the large-scale National Caucasus Trail project, which will eventually connect the region with a network of eco-trails totaling almost 2,500 kilometers. For easy navigation along the trails, a mobile app, "National Caucasus Trail," has been created.

Dima Bilan will perform at Elbrus on August 15.

On August 15, the "KAVKAZ FEST 2026" cultural and tourism project will take place at the Elbrus resort in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. Its main event will be a large-scale open-air concert at high altitude featuring popular North Caucasus artists and a special guest, Dima Bilan.

The project was initiated by the Kavkaz.RF development institute with the support of the Government of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. In addition to the concert, the program will include morning practices, trekking with record-holder Alina Pekova, and culinary and creative workshops.

The daytime program will begin with yoga at the "Mir" station overlooking the Caucasus peaks. Guests will then be able to take a walk along the Azau-Cheget eco-trail with renowned mountaineer Alina Pekova, the first Russian woman to climb all 14 eight-thousanders in the world.

"It's important for us to create additional reasons for those who have never been to the Elbrus region to come here. After visiting the great mountains once, people return again and again—for the cable car, trekking, climbing, concerts, exhibitions, or simply to be in the silence. There are many reasons to visit the mountains, but the upcoming concert is one of the most compelling," shares Khasan Timizhev, Executive Director of Kavkaz.RF.

During the day, the resort will host a landscape painting masterclass, "Elbrus on Canvas," with artist Murat Dyshekov, an open meeting with entrepreneurs, athletes, and cultural figures on the topic of "Regional Development through Culture, Sports, and Tourism," and a culinary and entertainment program at the Azau Glade.

Guests will enjoy a food court, DJ sets, master classes on preparing national dishes, traditional dances of the peoples of Kabardino-Balkaria, and family and children's activities.

The day will culminate with a high-altitude concert in the parking area. Popular North Caucasus artists will perform for the audience, and a special guest, Dima Bilan, will close the concert program.

"KAVKAZ FEST is a wonderful opportunity to spend a weekend in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Our goal is to create an event that will make you want to return to the North Caucasus again," notes project producer Timur Khatsaev.

Admission to the event is free with advance registration on the official Elbrus Resort website. Access to certain areas of the event is only possible with a ticket for the resort's cable car.

Kavkaz.RF has launched a "digital twin" of eco-trails.

A mobile app has been launched that provides navigation and safety for visitors on the mountain trails of the Elbrus, Mamison, and Veduchi resorts, as well as on all the equipped routes of the large-scale National Caucasus Trail project. The new digital app is available for download on the RuStore and App Store platforms.

Developed by the Kavkaz.RF development institute, the app contains all the information that can be useful both when planning hikes in the North Caucasus mountains and while actually traversing the trails. Using your phone, you can select a suitable route based on its difficulty and length, explore information about natural and historical monuments, explore views along the way, find key points along the trail, and mark difficult sections. The app also includes information about drinking water sources, alpine camps, and campsites near the routes, as well as find a hotel in a town near the trail. The "Safety" section contains all emergency contacts. During actual hikes, security alerts will be sent to your phone—the app works offline, even with a weak satellite signal.

"Digitalizing trails totaling over 2,500 kilometers is an ambitious project, unique in the world. We have now described and converted over 250 kilometers of trails into an online format. Our plan is to digitize all the routes along the main tourist artery of the North Caucasus, which will eventually connect the Black and Caspian Seas, allowing tourists to travel this route safely and comfortably, with all the necessary information on their smartphones," said Rustam Tapayev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

In total, the Kavkaz.RF development institute, with the support of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, has already laid out and developed over 250 kilometers of hiking trails in several republics of the North Caucasus. 112 kilometers of trails have been laid across the Elbrus region in Kabardino-Balkaria, 110 kilometers link the main resorts of the Chechen Republic—Veduchi and Kezenoy-Am—and 33 kilometers of scenic routes have been established near the new Mamison resort in North Ossetia. The digitalized routes include radial sections for light day trips with a return to the starting point, as well as treks that pass through resorts, national parks, and nature reserves.

All these trails are part of the large-scale National Caucasus Trail project, which will eventually connect the region with a network of eco-trails totaling almost 2,500 kilometers.

Since 2023, Kavkaz.RF has installed over 2,300 navigation signs and information boards along eco-routes. The trails are equipped with fences, metal cables, steles, benches, rest areas, photo zones, and observation platforms.

Kavkaz.RF has launched a "digital twin" of eco-trails.

All these trails are part of the large-scale National Caucasus Trail project, which will eventually connect the region with a network of eco-trails totaling almost 2,500 kilometers.

Kavkaz.RF has launched a "digital twin" of eco-trails.

All these trails are part of the large-scale National Caucasus Trail project, which will eventually connect the region with a network of eco-trails totaling almost 2,500 kilometers.

Elbrus World Race: Results of the Alpindustria Races Announced

The traditional Alpindustria races, a competition with a nearly 15-year history, took place at the Elbrus resort. This year, the organizers emphasized the technical difficulty of the routes: the short distances Cheget 25 and Garabashi 10 were excluded from the program, and strict entry criteria were introduced for the remaining distances.

Of all those who applied, 177 athletes were selected, all of whom successfully completed the distances. The race culminated at the Terskolak Pass: participants had to overcome 10 km of challenging terrain, including sections with steep climbs, the risk of rockfall, and the need to use rock climbing techniques.

Dmitry Gavryushin won the longest distance—131 km around Elbrus—completing the route in 26.5 hours.

New this season was a two-person team distance. Ekaterina Luzina and Artyom Sotkin took first place in this category: they covered 92 km with an 8,000 m elevation gain in 31 hours, 13 minutes, and 42 seconds.

The next major event at the resort will be the Wild Trail, a race popular throughout the country. It will be held for the first time on Elbrus on August 8-9.

Contemporary artists will reimagine the construction of the Kavkaz.RF seaside resort.

The third NARMA contemporary art festival will be held in Derbent from August 21 to 23. The key partner of the cultural program will be the Kavkaz.RF Development Institute, which will present contemporary artists' works inspired by the large-scale construction of the Caspian Coastal Cluster in Dagestan. The festival will bring together over 18 venues and 80 representatives of creative industries from Makhachkala, Derbent, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Chelyabinsk, and other cities.

The main theme of NARMA-2026 will be "Navigation of Attention"—the organizers will invite viewers to transform into travelers exploring the historical and cultural layers of the ancient city.

The festival's focal point will be Suleiman Stalsky Park, where projects initiated by Kavkaz.RF and directly related to the future seaside resort will be presented. Artist Asiya Bareeva will present a total installation dedicated to the process of transforming building material into art. Video artist Maxim Silenkov explores the phenomenon of construction as a living sculpture unfolding over time, reimagining the visual language of large-scale infrastructure construction.

"Supporting the NARMA festival is in line with Kavkaz.RF's global mission to increase the region's investment attractiveness, including through the involvement of creative industries. Our previous experience promoting the Mamison resort, which was still under construction, suggests that the development of tourist areas can and should begin before the resorts' official opening, during the construction phase, and with the immediate involvement of creative industries. For example, through a synthesis of contemporary art, cultural and natural heritage, or, as in the case of Kaspiy, through artistic observation of the construction site," shared Tatyana Baeva, Director of Communications at Kavkaz.RF.

Park visitors will also be able to see Diya Murtazalieva's photo project dedicated to cultural identity and the meeting place of different traditions. Each evening, the venue will feature a musical program featuring local and invited performers, combining the traditional sounds of Dagestan with electronic and audiovisual offerings. A local brand fair and a gastronomic zone will also be held there.

The festival program connects the cultural codes of the past with the industrial present. A perfume installation will be installed in the 17th-century Khan's Baths, an audiovisual work by Zukhra Khalikova will be performed in an underground reservoir dating from the 10th-11th centuries, and a photo exhibition about the inhabitants of the mahals will open in the House of Peter the Great. The theme of heritage will be continued with installations in the Carpet Museum, on the façade of the Shopping Arcade, and at the carpet bazaar. Projects at the railway station and on the grounds of the Derbent Vino winery will celebrate the industrial sounds of the city.

The public portion of the festival includes a lecture series featuring Ad Marginem publishing house and the DAL architectural bureau, discussions on the fashion industry with the Beinopen Institute, and film screenings by the Kinora Foundation in the SILNO art residence gallery.

Admission to the festival is free with advance registration on the event website.

Kavkaz.RF is the unified development institute for the North Caucasus Federal District. One of the key objectives of the state corporation is the construction and development of resorts in the special economic zones of the North Caucasus Federal District. The company's most famous projects include Elbrus, Mamison, Arkhyz, and Veduchi. The Caspian coastal cluster is being built at the request of the President as part of the "Five Seas and Lake Baikal" program. This is a joint project of the government of the Republic of Dagestan and Kavkaz.RF, coordinated by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development.

Narma is an annual contemporary art festival in Derbent, held since 2024. The name refers to a local grape variety symbolizing the connection between people and the land. The festival is organized by the educational platform "Zavod Kultury" and the Ministry of Tourism and Folk Arts and Crafts of the Republic of Dagestan. The general partners are the Derbent Vino winery and the SILNO art residence. The festival is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Dagestan, the Derbent city administration, the Derbent Department of Architecture and Urban Development, and the Derbent Museum-Reserve.

The ALPINDUSTRIA ELBRUS RACE trail running festival kicks off.

Competitors from the EWR, EWR PRO, and WER 80—the race's longest routes—set out on the course. Ahead of them are dozens of kilometers of mountain trails, elevation gain, passes, and a long journey to the finish.

The ALPINDUSTRIA ELBRUS RACE is a unique race through the Elbrus region, taking place through the most picturesque and pristine sections of the Caucasus, professionally organized and with special attention to safety.

Sprint stage of the "Crown of Terskol": the results of the vertical kilometer race have been announced.

The "Crown of Terskol" festival held a sprint stage—a vertical kilometer race. The distance involves climbing strictly uphill with an elevation gain of 1,000 meters; the difficulty of the stage is determined by the steepness of the climb and the relatively short length of the route.

The competition took place on three routes: Cheget, Terskol, and Itkol. The Cheget route offers views of both peaks of Elbrus, the classic ascent route from the south, the Semyorka Glacier, and the Baksan Gorge. Part of the Terskol route runs toward the western summit of Elbrus. The Itkol route (2,300 meters long) winds through a pine forest and mountain slopes.

Record-breaking results were recorded in the races. Oksana Kurilenok (Tomsk) achieved the best time in the festival's history on the Cheget (53:30) and Itkol (50:49) trails. Andrey Dobdin (Saratov) won the men's race, completing each of the three distances in approximately 44 minutes.

The festival program included a mountain lecture featuring Igor Komarov, an avalanche expert from Terskol, who spoke about the influence of weather conditions and terrain on mountain events. A tour of the observatory and a film evening dedicated to Vysotsky's memorial day were also organized: participants were shown the film "Vertical."

The final race of the "Crowns of Terskol" competition, as well as races as part of the Alpindustria Elbrus Race, are scheduled for this coming weekend. Due to this, increased traffic is expected on the roads and trails of the Elbrus region.

An exhibition of works by the outstanding Ossetian sculptor Vladimir Soskiev opens in Moscow today. Vladimir Borisovich's finest works will be on display at the Museum of Nonconformism on Myasnitskaya Street until January 31, 2027.

The exhibition is called "Ascent" and is dedicated to the artist's journey of overcoming, his relentless pursuit of the light, and, of course, his mountainous nature and his roots in Ossetian culture.

It's significant that this summer, Vladimir Soskiev's works will also be on display at the new Mamison resort. An open-air sculpture exhibition will open there as part of the second art festival from August 21-23.

On August 8–9, the T-Bank Elbrus Wild Trail mountain race will take place at the foot of Mount Elbrus. This is a high-altitude trail run.

Three two-day races and eight distances of varying difficulty allow for a variety of participation options for any skill level, from a vertical kilometer to a distance of 130 km.

Trekking Weekend at Veduchi Resort: Discover the Secrets of the Wolf Trail.

On August 8th and 9th, Veduchi Resort will host a Trekking Weekend—we invite all nature and outdoor enthusiasts to hike the Wolf Trail eco-trail.

The route runs along the Khacharoyduk mountain range and is rated moderately difficult. The trail is 5 km long, with an estimated completion time of 3–3.5 hours.

Participants will enjoy a rich program and picturesque views: from the ridge, a sweeping panorama of the neighboring mountain ranges opens up, with the picturesque Khacharoyakhk River gorge and the ancient mountain villages of Veduchi and Tazbichi below.

The price includes:

Cable car ticket;

Guidance from professional guides;

Photography;

A program from a host DJ;

a healthy meal plan.

The "Trekking Weekend" is an opportunity to recharge, spend time in harmony with nature, and discover new facets of the mountain region.

DJ‐Stat at the Mir station: a unique music event at a height of 3,500 m

On 31 July, a special music event will take place at the Mir station, the first time the DJ-S-Star will take a weekend. The guests will be able to enjoy rhythms while at the same time seeing how the last sun rays hide behind the horizon at a height of 3,500 metres.

The event will take place on Friday, 31 July, from 3 to 7:00. A special tariff on the Zakat Mountains is proposed for the visit, which includes one lift and one down on the canat road between 4:00 and 7:00. The ticket only works on the day of purchase.

Ossetian Pie Masterclass at Mamison.

On August 1st, a masterclass on Ossetian pie-making will be held at the Talisman panoramic café (upper station, 2950 m) at the Mamison resort.

Guests will learn how to bake authentic Ossetian pies with experienced cooks, learn proven cooking secrets, and have the opportunity to sample the finished dishes straight from the oven—hot and fragrant.

The program includes not only culinary practice but also a short vote for favorite flavor: participants can choose their favorite among traditional options—kartofdzhin, tsakharadzhyn—or suggest their own favorite recipe. Everyone is also welcome to share their family tips and favorite filling variations.

The master class will be engaging for both adults and children: young guests will be able to knead the dough themselves, assemble their first pie, and watch it transform into a golden-brown treat. For the kids, it will be a true culinary adventure.

Kavkaz.RF will hold its second art festival at Mamison

July 24, 2026.

For the second time, the mountain resort in North Ossetia will become a platform for experiments at the intersection of contemporary art, nature, and the region's cultural heritage. From August 21 to 23, guests of the Lisri art festival will enjoy an open-air sculpture exhibition, a light show, musical performances, tours, and public talks. The resort will also host a fair of local artists and brands.

The central event of the art festival will be the opening of an exhibition of monumental sculpture by Vladimir Soskiev, a member of the Russian Academy of Arts. Works by the renowned Ossetian sculptor will become part of the resort's mountain landscape, and can be seen both in Mamison's central square and at the top cable car station, at an altitude of 2,950 meters. Another signature event of the festival will be a show in the ancient village of Lisri.

"One of Mamison's missions as an art resort is to be a place where nature and art meet. And Vladimir Borisovich Soskiev's exhibition will help bring this idea to life. Another important component of the resort and festival's DNA is that our guests are always co-creators. We believe that everyone has creative potential, so we prepare engaging art activities. I won't reveal all the details, but I will say that guests will even be able to contribute to the spectacular finale of the three days—the light show," shared Andrey Yumshanov, General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

During the festival, a fair of local crafts and gastronomy will be held in the resort's main square, along with artist masterclasses and lectures by art industry speakers. Musical performances will be held at the resort's upper cable car stations.

The resort's first art festival, held a year earlier, was attended by 2,500 people. Participants and presenters of the festival included influencer Natalia Osmann, concept chef Ivan Dubkov, audiovisual artist Alexander Fuks, musicians Ragon Bal and Alexander Lestyukhin (Poima), artists Azamat Apaev and Madi Kurdan, PhD candidate and culture and heritage researcher Daria Sukhovskaya, photographer Rada Sadygova, the Snob publication, the New Russian Cultural Code channel, and other friends of the resort. More than twenty local brands presented their products at the fair.

The Lisri Art Festival is organized by the resort's management company, Kavkaz.RF, with the support of the Government of North Ossetia. Kavkaz.RF is the unified development institute for the North Caucasus. Together with the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the company builds and develops mountain resorts, manages a tourism and recreational special economic zone, creates conditions for business development in the region, and fosters a favorable investment climate. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasus Federal District in the Russian Federation Government. Kavkaz.RF to hold second art festival at Mamison

July 24, 2026

Kavkaz.RF to hold second art festival at Mamison

The central event of the art festival will be the opening of an exhibition of monumental sculpture by Vladimir Soskiev, academician of the Russian Academy of Arts. The works of the renowned Ossetian sculptor will become part of the resort's mountain landscape, visible both in Mamison's central square and at the top cable car station, at an altitude of 2,950 meters. Another highlight of the festival will be a show in the ancient village of Lisri.

"One of Mamison's missions as an art resort is to be a place where nature and art meet. And Vladimir Borisovich Soskiev's exhibition will help bring this idea to life. Another important component of the resort and festival's DNA is that our guests are always co-creators. We believe that everyone has creative potential, so we are preparing engaging art activities. I won't reveal all the details, but I will say that guests will even be able to contribute to the spectacular finale of the three days—the light show," shared Andrey Yumshanov, General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

During the festival, a fair of local artisans and gastronomy will be held in the resort's main square, along with artist masterclasses and lectures by art industry speakers. Musical performances will be held at the resort's upper cable car stations.

The resort's first art festival, held a year earlier, was attended by 2,500 people. Participants and hosts of the festival included influencer Natalia Osmann, concept chef Ivan Dubkov, audiovisual artist Alexander Fuks, musicians Ragon Bal and Alexander Lestyukhin (Poima), artists Azamat Apaev and Madi Kurdan, PhD candidate and culture and heritage researcher Daria Sukhovskaya, photographer Rada Sadygova, the Snob magazine, the New Russian Cultural Code channel, and other friends of the resort. More than twenty local brands presented their products at the fair.

The Lisri Art Festival is organized by the resort's management company, Kavkaz.RF, with the support of the Government of North Ossetia. Kavkaz.RF is the unified development institution for the North Caucasus. Together with the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the company builds and develops mountain resorts, manages a tourism and recreational special economic zone, creates conditions for business development in the region, and fosters a favorable investment climate. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasus Federal District within the Russian Government.

The Veduchi Resort invites you to the inaugural motor rally to Lake Kezenoy-Am.

On Saturday, July 25, the resort will host its first motor rally along one of Chechnya's most beautiful routes. Participants can take part in any personal vehicle suitable for the mountains, such as a car, motorcycle, buggy, or ATV. To participate, you must register and obtain a border zone pass through the Gosuslugi website. Participation is free.

Car and motorbike enthusiasts will travel along the new eco-trail from the Veduchi Resort to Lake Kezenoy-Am and back. Participants will cover 164 km of rough terrain and 50 km of paved road. Three crews from the organizers will accompany the participants. Participants will gather at 9:00 AM in the square in front of the resort's service center, and the start is at 10:00 AM.

"We want to introduce residents and visitors to the republic to our new route between Chechnya's two main resorts. This hiking eco-trail was established last year and is already proving popular with tourists. Since the start of the summer season, more than 2,300 people have already hiked the Veduchi trails and the route to Kezenoy-Am. The route is long, so we've chosen a motor rally format to showcase all its beauty, but walking this trail on foot is also an interesting challenge," said Rustam Tapayev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

Along the route, motor rally participants will encounter numerous attractions: the Shiilachu Khi Te springs, the Dzheyinjare Pass, the Sharoy Fortress, the plateau on Mount Sadoy-Lam, the Nokhchi-Keloy Waterfall, the Khoy historical and architectural complex, and Kezenoy-Am, the largest and most picturesque lake in the North Caucasus. The route is equipped with navigation and information boards, as well as rest areas.

The motor rally was organized by Kavkaz.RF in conjunction with the Itum-Kalinsky District Administration and the Night Wolves motorcycle club.

The Veduchi-Kezenoy-Am trail is part of the interregional route "National Caucasus Trail," which will eventually connect the entire macroregion with a network of eco-trails totaling almost 2,000 kilometers.

Kavkaz.RF is the unified development institute for the North Caucasus. Under the supervision of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the company builds and develops resorts, manages a tourism and recreational special economic zone, creates conditions for business development in the region, and fosters a favorable investment climate. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasus Federal District in the Russian Government.

Rustam Tapayev: Elbrus is becoming the country's main venue for mountain running.

In July and August, the Elbrus region will host four independent competitions in skyrunning, trail running, and triathlon. The upcoming races include both professional events—such as stages of the Russian Cup, the challenging Elbrus circuit, world triathlon records—and distances for beginners.

"According to our data, no other resort in the country has such a packed calendar of mountain running events until the end of the summer season as Elbrus. This demonstrates that the resort and the Elbrus region as a whole have already become one of Russia's main venues for mountain running. "Every year, Kavkaz.RF's partners include more and more race organizers, because the combination of unique altitudes and developed tourist and sports infrastructure in our mountains makes it convenient to host mass competitions and acclimatize to them, and the resort always supports sporting events," shared Rustam Tapayev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

The mountain running season will open with the "Crown of Terskol" skyrunning festival. From July 24 to August 2, athletes will compete in the Russian Cup stages in the high-altitude race and vertical kilometer. Winning prizes in these events earns additional points, allowing athletes to qualify for the national team. The high-altitude race, a relatively short distance of 30 km, will feature the highest elevation gain of this year's Russian Cup stages—3,500 meters. There will be three "vertical kilometer" races: Cheget, Terskol, and Itkol, with distances ranging from 2,300 to 3,450 meters.

From August 1st to 3rd, the Alpindustria Elbrus Race skyrunning program will continue. The shortest of the five competition distances is 39 km, while the longest is 131 km: the famous loop around Elbrus. Athletes will start and finish at the resort's parking lot, completing a loop with a maximum elevation of 3,880 meters above sea level and a total elevation gain of 8,200 meters.

On August 8th and 9th, Elbrus will host its first Wild Trail series races. The key difference is that this race is designed not only for experienced trail runners: two of the eight routes (Baksan 11 and Observatoria 20) are suitable for those new to mountain running.

The Elbrusman, one of the most challenging one-day triathlon races in the world, kicks off on August 19. Athletes will swim in a karst lake, cycle 195 km through mountain gorges with an elevation gain of 3,200 meters, and run 42 km, finishing at 3,888 meters—the highest point in world triathlon.

The organizers of all events place special emphasis on the safety of participants. Depending on the distance, requirements include proven mountain and running experience, sport categories in mountaineering/mountain tourism/cycling, climbing experience, and crampons and helmets. Admission to the race is determined on a case-by-case basis after reviewing the application, level of training, and athletic experience. All routes are equipped with checkpoints for food, communications, medical assistance, and rescue services.

The active construction season has begun on Elbrus.

Now that the snow has melted in the high mountains, large-scale construction work has resumed on Elbrus and will continue until August. Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Sergey Nazarov inspected the progress of major construction projects at the resort.

The Deputy Minister, along with the Head of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Kazbek Kokov, and representatives of relevant agencies, held a meeting of the working group on the development of the Elbrus resort under the Government Commission for Socioeconomic Development of the North Caucasus Federal District. They discussed current issues related to the resort's development and the modernization of its infrastructure. Sergey Nazarov also conducted an on-site inspection of the construction sites along with Kavkaz.RF CEO Andrey Yumshanov, Executive Director Hasan Timizhev, and relevant deputies.

Two new facilities will be commissioned on Elbrus in 2026: a panoramic restaurant with services on the EL6 cable car and a snowcat garage. More than a dozen projects are in the preparatory stage.

Sergey Nazarov inspected the site of the future "Shelter of the Eleven" hotel, which is being rebuilt by Kavkaz.RF. At an altitude of 4,100 meters, work is underway to fabricate reinforcement cages for the piles, and dismantling the existing pile foundation. Reconstruction of the transformer substation has begun.

A T-bar lift and chairlift will be built on the Garabashi Glacier for year-round training. A design competition has been announced.

At the end of May, the Main State Expertise Authority of Russia issued a positive opinion to Kavkaz.RF for the construction of eight new trails in the eastern sector of the resort. This construction project will be the largest on Elbrus over the next three years. Riders will be transported to the new ski area by modern, domestically designed ten-seater "Aeris" cabins. These designer cabins feature an aerodynamic shape and the largest glass area in the industry – 14 square meters.

Special attention is being paid to landscaping in the resort's development. A new project by the Yarus architectural bureau reimagines the station's navigation and public spaces. At altitudes above 2,000 meters, the average tourist must gradually adapt to the altitude, so the stations will become true recreation areas.

The delegation toured the Gorodok climbing complex, which is set to open at the end of summer. These comfortable modules for climbers with amenities, a kitchen, and all necessary appliances are located at an altitude of 3,800 meters.

Kavkaz.RF is the unified development institute for the North Caucasus. Under the direction of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the company builds and develops resorts, manages a tourism and recreational special economic zone, creates conditions for business development in the region, and fosters a favorable investment climate. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasus Federal District in the Russian Government.

ALPINDUSTRIA ELBRUS RACE: Trail Running Festival to Be Held on Elbrus.

From August 1st to 3rd, the ALPINDUSTRIA ELBRUS RACE trail running festival will take place on Elbrus. It is one of the most iconic events in the world of mountain running and an integral symbol of Elbrus.

Participants will test their skills on routes surrounded by unique mountain scenery: they will cross picturesque sections of the Elbrus region, see mountain rivers, glaciers, and rocky ridges. The main course, the Elbrus World Race, will circle Europe's highest peak: it will be 131 km long, with a total elevation gain of 8,200 m.

The festival is distinguished not only by its spectacular routes but also by its high level of organization, with special attention to athlete safety.

The program includes distances for runners of various skill levels:

Elbrus World Race Pro — 92 km, elevation gain of 8,000 m;

Elbrus World Race — 131 km, elevation gain of 8,200 m;

West Elbrus Race 80 — 78 km, elevation gain of 3,950 m;

East Elbrus Race 55 — 55 km, elevation gain of 5,000 m;

South Elbrus Race 40 — 39 km, elevation gain of 2,150 m.

Start from Azau Glade on August 1.

The construction season is in full swing on Elbrus.

Work intensified after the snow melted in the highlands. Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Sergey Nazarov arrived to inspect the progress of major construction projects.

Two new facilities on Elbrus are planned for commissioning in 2026: a panoramic restaurant with services on the new EL6 cable car and a snowcat garage. More than a dozen more facilities are in the preparatory stage.

Sergey Nazarov inspected the site of the future "Shelter of Eleven." Construction is also underway at an altitude of 4,100 meters: work is underway to fabricate reinforcement cages for the piles, and dismantling the existing pile foundation is underway. Reconstruction of the transformer substation has begun.

At a lower elevation, a T-bar lift and chairlift will be built on the Garabashi Glacier for athletes. This will be a year-round training area. A design competition has been announced.

At the end of May, the Main Directorate of State Expertise of Russia approved the construction of eight new trails in the resort's eastern sector. This is the largest construction project on Elbrus for the next three years.

As a reminder, modern, domestically produced ten-seat Aeris cabins will transport riders to the new ski area. These designer cabins feature an aerodynamic shape and the largest glass area in the industry—14 square meters.

Special attention is being paid to landscaping in the resort's development.

A new project from the Yarus architectural bureau reimagines the station navigation and public spaces:

Instead of "transfer points," these will be true relaxation zones and meditative immersion in the landscape. This is especially important because at altitudes of 2,000 meters or more, the average tourist must gradually gain altitude and adapt to it.

In addition, the delegation members toured the Gorodok climbing complex, which is set to open at the end of the summer. These are comfortable modules for climbers with amenities, a kitchen, and all necessary household appliances at an altitude of 3,800 meters.

Elbrus and Mamison invite you to a musical summer in the mountains.

The mountain resorts managed by Kavkaz.RF have launched a series of high-altitude concerts. Throughout the warm season, live symphonic music, neoclassical music, and DJ sets will be performed at Mamison and Elbrus, at altitudes of 3,000 meters above sea level. Admission to the concerts is free; you only need a cable car ticket.

The first Music Saturday took place at Mamison last weekend. The next musical encounter is scheduled for July 18th, when the Aeternum Show orchestra will perform at the Zaramag-1 cable car station. The program begins at 4:00 PM, so you can enjoy live music during the pre-sunset "golden hour." Hundreds of candles will add a touch of romance to the moment, surrounding the orchestra.

To make getting to the concert more convenient, guests will receive a free shuttle service from Vladikavkaz to Mamison and back. Minibuses will depart on July 18 at 1:00 PM from the Troya gas station and the Ossetian Theater. A daily shuttle service will also be available: a bus from the Ossetian Theater departs for the resort at 8:00 AM.

Guests at the Elbrus resort will enjoy neoclassical music performed by the Orchestra of New Time on July 25. Soundtracks from famous films and original classical compositions will be performed at the Mir station, at an altitude of 3,500 meters. Guests will be able to gather and take photos starting at 5:00 PM, and the concert will begin at 6:00 PM. Cable car rides will begin at 7:00 PM.

The main musical event of August at the legendary resort in Kabardino-Balkaria will be a mountain concert featuring popular artists. On August 15, Russian pop artists and renowned North Caucasus bands will perform at the Azau Glade. An autograph session will be held above, at one of the cable car stations. The concert begins at 6:00 PM.

Guests at Elbrus will enjoy live DJ entertainment on July 18 and 31, and August 8 and 22: live music will ring out over the mountains at the Mir station. At Mamison, you can hear original DJ sets on August 1 and 15 at the Zaramag-1 station.

"Before the end of the warm season, we'll be holding more than ten concerts at our resorts, all of which we've grouped under the code name 'Mountains Sound.'" While DJs can be seen in our mountains a few times this summer, we definitely recommend not missing the orchestral music and concert at the Azau Glade; these will be one-time events. After similar events last year, we collected hundreds of reviews, the essence of which boiled down to one thing: live music in the mountains is a unique experience that remains in your memory forever. We are pleased to offer such impressions to our guests," said Rustam Tapaev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF, commenting on the upcoming concerts.

The musical events at Mamison and Elbrus are organized by Kavkaz.RF, the resort management company and the unified development institute for the North Caucasus. Together with the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the company builds and develops mountain resorts, manages a tourism and recreational special economic zone, creates conditions for business development in the region, and fosters a favorable investment climate. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasus Federal District in the Russian Government.

Elbrus and Mamison invite you to a musical summer in the mountains.

DJ set at Mir Station: music and mountain panoramas on Elbrus.

On July 8th, the Mir Station at the Elbrus Resort will host a traditional musical event for lovers of active recreation and good music.

On Saturday, July 8th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a DJ will be performing at Mir Station: rhythms and beats will complement the picturesque mountain views and transform an ordinary walk into a true celebration.

We invite resort guests to enjoy the atmosphere, recharge with the energy of music, and capture memorable moments against the backdrop of majestic Elbrus.

Music among the mountains: a candlelit concert at an altitude of 2,950 meters.

Next Saturday, July 18th, the Mamison resort will host an atmospheric musical event—an open-air concert among the four-thousanders. Guests will enjoy a special program: the orchestra will bring to life melodies that have become part of iconic stories—from the cosmic plots of Interstellar to the epic sagas of Westeros. Hundreds of candles will create a unique atmosphere, and the mountain sunset will provide a natural backdrop to the evening.

Event Program:

4:00 PM — Guests will be welcomed, and a photo session with a professional photographer will be held;

5:00–6:00 PM — Concert program.

Guests will receive bonuses:

New avatars from the photographer;

Complimentary transfer from Vladikavkaz to Mamison to Vladikavkaz.

Nearly half a million guests and the longest ski season ever: Elbrus closed its ski slopes.

The 56th winter season was the longest in Elbrus's history, lasting 247 days, 23 days longer than the previous record set the previous year. A total of 490,000 people from all regions of the country visited the resort during the 2025/2026 ski winter.

The season at Kabardino-Balkaria's main resort also kicked off with a double record: Elbrus opened skiing first in the country and for the first time in its history, on November 1st. The previous early starts were November 7th in 2021 and November 8th in 2016. Following tradition in recent years, the Elbrus season ended on the first weekend of July: skiers could ski until July 5th.

"It's important for us that the number of skiers on Elbrus' slopes continues to grow. "Over the course of the season, skiers and snowboarders accounted for 54% of all resort guests—222,000 people hit the slopes, an 8% increase from last winter. This figure also includes inclement weather, which this year intervened during peak season periods—the New Year and February holidays—and resulted in the cable car closures being significantly more frequent than last year," said Khasan Timizhev, Executive Director of Kavkaz.RF.

The past season at Elbrus was marked by the opening of a new ski area in the resort's eastern sector at altitudes of 3,300-3,500 meters, in addition to the existing slopes. This area includes two modern cable cars and six slopes totaling 5.2 km. This means 23 km of slopes were available for skiing during the season. Another innovation was night skiing on the Krugozor-Azau slope, for which the 2.4-kilometer slope was equipped with 54 light masts. Nearly 17,000 skiers tried night skiing during the season.

This season, Elbrus became the first ski resort in the North Caucasus to introduce cashback for payments through the Fast Payment System (FPS): when purchasing a ski pass on the resort's official website and paying through the Fast Payment System, guests received a 10% cashback refund to their card. A loyalty program was also launched for resort guests, allowing them to pay for purchases with points with no limit on the amount deducted.

Since July 6, the Elbrus resort has fully transitioned to summer tourist mode: cable cars are operating, taking guests to the Garabashi station at 3,847 meters above sea level. More than 65 km of eco-trails are open. The mountaineering season is also ongoing at the resort, and the Liprus high-mountain hotel is open for climbers.

Kavkaz.RF is the unified development institute for the North Caucasus. Under the direction of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the company builds and develops resorts, manages tourism and recreational special economic zones, creates conditions for business development in the region, and fosters a favorable investment climate. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasus Federal District within the Russian Government.

The 2025/2026 ski season at the Elbrus resort has concluded.

The winter season at the all-season Elbrus resort has officially closed, with the final opening date set for July 5th. Ski slope preparation and ski pass sales have ceased as of this date.

However, the cable cars will continue to operate as usual. Tourists can still purchase tickets for the ski lift to the Garabashi station (3,847 m) and enjoy panoramic views of the Caucasus Mountains from the observation decks.

Visitors to the resort can look forward to a unique experience: sending a postcard from the highest mountain postbox in the country, riding the high-altitude swing at the Mir station (3,500 m), and tasting mountain tea and aromatic khychins.

The Elbrus resort retains its appeal in the summer, offering guests a variety of options for active and contemplative mountain recreation.

Almost 300 young skiers competed for the Elbrus Prize.

From July 2nd to 5th, the Elbrus resort hosted the largest all-Russian competition for teenagers of various ages—12-13 and 14-15.

At an altitude of 4,000 meters, the winners were determined in two disciplines: slalom and giant slalom. Teams from Moscow, Siberia, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Murmansk, and Kamchatka won medals.

Elbrus is the only place in Russia that allows training and competitions of this level to be held in the summer. Especially for the athletes, the Kavkaz.RF operation service is installing a three-section T-bar lift on the Garabashi Glacier, with a total length of 900 meters. The only equipment available at this altitude is snowcats, which clear snow for the installation of the stations.

"We preserve the glacier as much as possible, so we don't drill anything. We bury a pipe in the snow, attach guy ropes to it, and then attach the stations to them. "Plus, the snow melts in the summer, so we constantly adjust the positions of the stations to ensure the athletes' safety," said Khasan Timizhev, Executive Director of Kavkaz.RF.

The "Elbrus Prize" was a preliminary result of the training camp that has been underway at the resort since April. The athletes gradually got used to the altitude and the feel of the equipment on the summer snow. Acclimatization was a major focus:

"On the ground, we got used to it with light jogging, gradually increasing our overall fitness, adding strength training and trekking. On the weekends, we went to the thermal springs to take a break from the high altitude and refocus our minds," shared Roman Chudny, coach of the Moscow national team.

The resort plans to create year-round training conditions for national alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski mountaineering, and Paralympic sports teams. The corresponding order was approved by Mikhail Mishustin following a meeting with members of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the North Caucasus Federal District in May 2026.

The Armageddon ultra-trail race has kicked off at the Veduchi resort.

The all-season Veduchi resort has become the starting point for the Armageddon trail race, which is vying for the title of the longest in the world.

Sixty-seven athletes are participating in the competition. Over the coming days, the athletes will cover a long route that passes through Armkhi, the Elbrus region, Arkhyz, and other "Life Bases"—specially equipped support stations along the route. The finish line will be in the Krasnodar Territory.

The organizers emphasize the high difficulty of the route: it runs through mountainous terrain and demands maximum endurance and technical preparation from the athletes.

The new Kavkaz.RF guidebook will help you plan your trip to Vladikavkaz and Mamison.

The management company of the Mamison resort has released a free digital guide for the Vladikavkaz-Mamison route. The guidebook helps you plan your trip to North Ossetia: from walks through Vladikavkaz's historic center to mountain routes and eco-trails at the resort. The PDF version contains over 100 pages of recommendations, routes, and practical information for those who want to explore the republic in greater depth.

The guidebook was authored by writer, photographer, and travel researcher Daria Sirotina. For many years, she has been exploring various regions of Russia and the world, creating original guidebooks and materials on culture, architecture, and local identity. Her projects include guidebooks to Uzbekistan, Italy, and small towns in Russia.

"We wanted to create not just a collection of recommendations, but a ready-made travel tool, so we engaged a highly experienced professional with a large audience. With this guide, you can easily plan a one-day trip, a long weekend, or an entire vacation without wasting time on endless online research," notes Tatyana Baeva, Communications Director at Kavkaz.RF.

The guide includes walks through Vladikavkaz—one of the main cultural centers of the North Caucasus, with theaters, museums, modern cuisine, and a vibrant city life—as well as routes through the most picturesque gorges of North Ossetia. Thanks to the large number of flights to Vladikavkaz, trips are easy to plan from different regions of Russia.

A separate section is dedicated to the Mamison resort, an all-season mountain art resort located 100 kilometers from Vladikavkaz. The guide includes eco-trails, walking routes, art installations, a cable car, and recommendations for summer and winter vacations. In summer, the resort hosts cultural events, hiking trails, and a contemporary art exhibition space. In winter, guests can enjoy 19 kilometers of ski slopes and a cable car that takes them to an altitude of 2,950 meters.

In addition to ready-made routes, the guide includes practical recommendations: where to stay, what to see first, how much time to allocate for each location, and how to plan a multi-day trip.

The guide is available free of charge and can be downloaded from the Mamison resort website.

The All-Russian Elbrus Prize Competition: The strongest young alpine skiers will be revealed on the slopes of Elbrus.

Tomorrow, the first stage of the All-Russian Elbrus Prize Competition begins: boys and girls aged 14-15 (U-16) will compete in the giant slalom event.

From July 2nd to 5th, the main part of the tournament will be held at the Elbrus Resort: 250 athletes aged 12-15 from 25 regions of the country will compete for the title of the strongest in slalom and giant slalom.

The Armkhi Resort Launches a Shuttle Service to the Erzi Restaurant

The all-season Armkhi Resort has launched a regular shuttle service to the Erzi Restaurant.

Departure point is the Armkhi Resort's children's playground. Shuttles operate hourly, starting at 11:00 AM.

This service allows guests to comfortably and easily reach the restaurant and enjoy their stay.

As part of the ninth "Path to the Peaks" rock climbing camp, the wards of the "Life in Motion" charity foundation visited North Ossetia for the first time. This year's training sessions are taking place in the picturesque Digorskoye Gorge, and the extensive program also includes a tour of the Mamison resort.

Ten camp participants—children with musculoskeletal disabilities—climbed to an altitude of over 3,000 meters by cable car, walked along mountain trails, and were able to rest between training sessions: tea and traditional Ossetian pies were served.

The main goal of the trip was not only to hone their rock climbing and trekking skills but also to expand the children's understanding of their own capabilities. The program included a challenging hike to Mount Kubus in Digoria National Park, as well as networking with like-minded individuals and exploring new routes.

The "Path to the Summits" project aims to rehabilitate and socially adapt children through sports, active recreation, and vibrant experiences. Past experience confirms the effectiveness of this approach: program participants have already conquered Kilimanjaro, Ararat, and Elbrus, and trained in Sochi, Crimea, and Altai.

Mountain expert Anton Brichkovsky, who has been helping the foundation's beneficiaries explore the mountains of the North Caucasus for several years, helped organize the trip to the Mamison resort. Plans for this year include climbing Elbrus with one of the program participants.

The Russian Paragliding Cup was held at Veduchi.

From June 18th to 23rd, the Veduchi resort and Lake Kezenoy-Am hosted the Russian Paragliding Cup stages in the Landing Accuracy discipline. More than 30 of the country's strongest athletes gathered at the main mountain resorts of the Chechen Republic. Those who had passed preliminary selection in their regions: Moscow, Leningrad, Ivanovo, and Kaluga Oblasts, Dagestan, Udmurtia, Bryansk, and Kaliningrad. Athletes from Belarus also participated.

The competition began, with training and first competitive flights taking place at the Veduchi resort. Afterward, the athletes moved to the high-mountain Lake Kezenoy-Am for two days, where the competition continued and the awards ceremony for the winners and runners-up took place.

Kavkaz.RF specialists, together with the organizers, installed additional meteorological equipment for the competition to study Veduchi's climatic and aerological characteristics in advance. Furthermore, the resort's management company ensured rescue and medical services were on duty at the site and provided athletes with transportation to the starting points.

All the winners were from the Kaliningrad Region, a traditional favorite for such competitions: the team team, Tatyana Dobrynina in the women's competition, and Dmitry Sklyarenko in the men's competition.

"This year, the athletes flew only on Veduchi's southern slope, but we've already received a lot of feedback that the terrain and wind conditions are ideal for flying, and that the cable car currently under construction to the northern slope will eventually allow Veduchi to become a fully-fledged paragliding base for major competitions. "In the meantime, we'll continue this summer of sports at the resort with other activities: a series of mountain races, a sports tourism festival, and mountain hikes are coming up," said Rustam Tapaev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

"The level of these events has reached a tangible standard, approaching that of World Championships and Cups. This is true not only in terms of organization, but also in terms of the conditions that allow athletes to fully demonstrate their skills and judges to fairly identify the best. There were no flight accidents (incidents), not even the preconditions for one. In summary, the region has enormous potential for safely hosting top-level competitions," commented Alexey Rudakov, head of the Ultralight Aviation Sports Federation of the Chechen Republic.

The Russian Cup is the second most important event after the Russian Championship and an opportunity for winners to represent the national team in international competitions.

"Precision Landing" is one of the official disciplines of paragliding, where the pilot's task is to land as close as possible to the intended point and demonstrate how well he "feels" the wing, speed, and air currents.

Elbrus continues its mountaineering tradition: the "Rocks of Russia" festival brought together 1,000 people.

The all-Russian rock climbing and mountaineering festival "Rocks of Russia" was held for the third time in the Baksan Gorge of Kabardino-Balkaria. It brought together participants from 47 regions of the country—athletes, organizers, spectators, and those exploring mountain culture.

For the Elbrus resort, the festival became a continuation of the living history of the Elbrus region—a place where mountaineering has become part of the local identity. Kavkaz.RF, the company building and developing the Elbrus resort, served as the event's media partner.

The festival was located on the cliffs of Tyrnyauz and in the vicinity of the Dzhan-Tugan alpine camp. The week-long program included free climbing, short boulder routes, competitions on vertical cliffs, the Russian Mountaineering Federation Cup, the Women's Cup, lectures, workshops, trekking routes along the eco-trails of the Elbrus resort, a morning run in honor of Russia Day with the leading Russian skyrunner, Vitaly Shkel, and night bouldering under floodlights.

A separate theme was the 90th anniversary of women's mountaineering. This was celebrated with a special " 1936-2026 " category in the Women's Cup, along with lectures and meetings on the history of first ascents, outstanding athletes of different generations, and the current development of women's mountaineering in Russia.

Over the past three years, "Rocks of Russia" has become not only a sporting event but also a meeting point for the mountaineering community. Here, Russian, European, and world champions, instructors, judges, photographers, families with children, and those just beginning their mountaineering journey gather.

The festival also helps develop the Elbrus region's rocky terrain. Every year, new routes are opened in the gorge, approaches and descents are developed, and the area is landscaped. This year, for example, the first equipment rental point and cafe-point opened.

For those just exploring mountain culture and lifestyle, the all-season resort offers a gentle introduction—70 km of high-altitude trekking on routes of varying difficulty. You can join a group with a professional guide or embark on a private hike, using a mobile app.

Kavkaz.RF is a long-standing partner of the Russian Mountaineering Federation, supporting regular member meetings and events. At the 2025 annual gala evening of the Russian Mountaineering Federation, Rustam Tapaev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF, presented a special prize to Nicole Kovalchuk, the second Russian woman to climb all 14 of the world's peaks. A year earlier, Executive Director Khasan Timizhev awarded the first "Queen of Eight-Thousanders," Alina Pekova.

Starting this year, Kavkaz.RF is developing a focus on the Soviet heritage of the Elbrus region. One of the key themes is mass mountaineering and rock climbing, which originated here in the 1930s. The project helps to reimagine the people, places, and events that made Elbrus one of the country's most important mountain areas.

Sports Results of the "Rocks of Russia" Festival

One of the key events was the FAR Cup for steep routes. The team of Oleg Bushin and Alexey Gureev won, on-sighting an 8a route.

Second place was shared by three teams: Alexey Solovey and Anar Demirov, Alexander Ryndyk and Sergey Pomortsev, and Petr Khalyavko and Pavel Zimin. Third place went to Alexander Ivanov and Andrey Kichurchak.

Ilya Pavlov and Valeria Bakrysheva won the mixed team competition. Ivan Koblyakov and Ekaterina Kishelgof took second place, and Danila Kostyuk and Tatyana Kostyuk took third.

Inna Kravchenko and Tatyana Shchekinova won the Women's Cup. They also received a special " 1936-2026 " nomination and a certificate for accommodation at Bezengi, one of the oldest mountaineering bases in the country.

Alexandra Grigorieva and Zhaniya Kubaidulieva took second place in the Women's Cup, and Maria Mironovskaya and Dilara Safiullina took third.

The festival was organized by the Russian Mountaineering Federation, the Russian Climbing Federation, the Ministry of Sports of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, and the Central Sports Club of the Army.

Nearly a thousand guests at Elbrus opened the eco-trail season over the weekend.

The legendary resort in Kabardino-Balkaria hosted its first traditional "Trekking Weekend" event this year. Guests embarked on hikes, symbolically kicking off the trekking season on Elbrus' eco-trails. Over the two-day weekend, nearly five thousand tourists visited the resort, two-thirds of whom took advantage of the walking rates, while the rest enjoyed skiing and snowboarding.

Four eco-trails have already thawed out and are open to guests: Azau-Cheget, Cheget-Narzanov Glade, Narzanov Glade-Tegenekli, and Garabashi Gorge. A total of over 65 kilometers of trails will be available at the resort during the season.

Participants of the "Trekking Weekend," accompanied by professional guides and photographers, walked along designated trails to the Azau-Su Waterfall, the Garabashi Gorge, and from the Azau Glade to Cheget. Anyone can join free group hikes in the future; announcements are conveniently available on the official channels of the management company and the Elbrus resort.

"Trekking weekends are consistently popular at all Kavkaz.RF resorts, so we will continue to hold them regularly throughout the season, adding thawed trails at higher altitudes to the program. "To ensure guests get the most out of Mount Elbrus and the resort's eco-trails, we've developed multi-day hiking packages for two and three days and a detailed program to fill their time: walks through the most picturesque sites, a historical trek through the battlefields of the Battle of the Caucasus, an introduction to Elbrus as a volcano, and an immersion in the mountain's architectural and scientific heritage," said Rustam Tapayev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

In total, the Kavkaz.RF development institute, with the support of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, has already laid out and developed more than 250 kilometers of hiking trails in the North Caucasus mountains. 112 kilometers of trails run through the Elbrus region in Kabardino-Balkaria, 110 kilometers connect Chechnya's main resorts of Veduchi and Kezenoy-Am, and 32.5 kilometers of scenic trails have been developed near the new Mamison resort in North Ossetia.

Master classes and an ethno fair were successfully held at the Mamison resort near the Moon Base campfire area.

Guests were able to participate in the creative process, trying their hand at various techniques and creating unique handicrafts. A parallel ethno fair showcased a wide range of products from local artisans.

The products on display included volcanic stone and bronze items, mountain honey and tea, handmade wooden utensils, natural cosmetics made from mountain herbs, silk scarves with traditional motifs, and designer dolls. The event allowed visitors to learn more about local brands and the region's distinctive culture.

The 5th MAGAS LEGAL 5.0 Legal Forum was successfully held at the Armkhi resort.

Experts, professional dialogue, experience exchange, and new ideas were brought together at the forum in the heart of mountainous Ingushetia.

Construction of the Caspian Coastal Cluster is proceeding according to schedule.

A meeting on the implementation of the Caspian Coastal Cluster project was held in Makhachkala. The event was chaired by Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Sergey Nazarov and Acting Head of the Republic of Dagestan Fyodor Shchukin. Andrey Yumshanov, CEO of Kavkaz.RF, delivered a report.

Currently, the design of six of the resort's seven facilities has been completed; design documentation for an additional facility—a drainage canal—is being developed. Construction work is actively underway at five sites: the service center, road network and parking, utilities, and coastal improvements.

To manage the ongoing construction on the coast, a Kavkaz.RF office has been opened, a construction headquarters has been established, and daily planning meetings are being held. During an inspection of contractors, Andrey Yumshanov confirmed that the work is progressing according to the approved schedule.

The Caspian Coastal Cluster project is being implemented as part of the "Five Seas and Lake Baikal" national project and is under the supervision of the President and Government of the Russian Federation. The project targets include the creation of over 7,000 hotel rooms by 2030; Kavkaz.RF is responsible for constructing all necessary infrastructure and performing landscaping.

The total project funding is 24.6 billion rubles, of which 14.4 billion rubles are allocated under the state "Tourism Development" program, and the remainder is being financed by other relevant state programs and Kavkaz.RF's own funds.

Particular attention was paid during the meeting to interactions with residents of the special economic zone—the project's private investors. Currently, 16 agreements have been signed with residents, and another 15 are being developed. The planned projects will create 7,200 rooms; the resort's total capacity is expected to reach 8,200 rooms by 2034. However, only one resident is preparing to begin construction this year, while the majority of accommodation is scheduled for completion in 2028.

On 20 and 27 June, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mir station (height of 3,500 m), the DJ-Star will pass from the Freerave team with the support of the Trey Sister Hotel.

The guests will be able to enjoy the atmospheric electronics, calm and media, the genre embient and melodic house. Music differs with an obscure background sound, melody, minimalitic rhythms and calm strikes, and it will help to deepen the beauty of the mountain environment.

The most challenging stage of construction for the new VL1 cable car has been successfully completed at the all-season Veduchi mountain resort: three giant supports on opposite sides of the gorge have been connected with the first cable.

The project's key parameters include: the span between supports is almost 3 km; the distance from the future cabin to the ground is 414 m; one support is located on the southern slope of the gorge, and two on the northern slope.

The installation was completed using a helicopter: it transported the cable from the starting point to the supports, while the crew ensured precise tracking of the cable along the terrain, without excessive tension or sagging (in the shape of a smooth parabola).

The next stages of construction include the installation of more powerful cables, the installation and commissioning of automation control systems, motors, and safety sensors, and the installation of 18 cabins with a capacity of 32 people each.

The project will improve the resort's accessibility and enhance the quality of service for guests.

The Russian Paragliding Cup will be held at the Veduchi resort from June 17 to 21.

The Russian Paragliding Cup is one of the main national competitions in this sport, annually bringing together the country's top pilots.

The Cup stage at the resort will be held in the "Paragliding - Landing Accuracy" discipline.

Competition Schedule:

June 17. Arrival Day.

June 18. Training Day.

June 19. Competition Opening Ceremony.

June 20. Competition.

June 21. Transfer to Lake Kazenoy-Am.

The Armkhi Resort celebrated its 98th anniversary.

On June 15, 1928, the Armkhi sanatorium began its history in the picturesque Dzheyrakh Gorge. Almost a century ago, the first vacationers arrived here, and amidst the mountains, forests, and pristine air, the history of one of Ingushetia's most famous resorts began.

To celebrate the occasion, the resort's open-air venue hosted a tasting of chapilg—traditional Ingush flatbreads with a unique flavor—and a master class on how to make them. Children were given free ice cream.

Guests could also immerse themselves in the history of Armkhi at an exhibition of vintage photographs.

Eco-trails have opened at Veduchi.

All routes are equipped with cozy gazebos, panoramic platforms, and signs for a comfortable journey.

Easy trails for the whole family: "To the Stone Meadow," "Health Trail," and "To the Omichu Tract."

Intermediate difficulty: "Wolf Trail."

For experienced hikers: "To the Nameless Waterfall" and "To Mount Kestinkort."

The Armkhi resort will host a festive event dedicated to Russia Day.

On June 12, a rich entertainment program featuring dancing, children's entertainment, and refreshments has been prepared for residents and guests of the republic.

Planned entertainment includes performances, children's competitions, a chocolate fountain, and a fruit buffet. The celebration will take place in the open-air venue of the Armkhi resort, located in one of the most picturesque corners of the republic.

The Mamison Resort invites you to relax in the mountains and celebrate Russia Day.

During the long June weekend, the resort offers a ride on the longest cable car in the North Caucasus, a photo opportunity at the observation deck at an altitude of 2,950 meters, a stroll in the surrounding area, a visit to the ancient villages of Lisri and Tib, and the culinary delights of Ossetian cuisine.

On June 12, the main square will host an interactive entertainment program for adults and children, featuring a bubble show, balloon twisting, and glitter tattoos. Guests can participate in a themed quest and play with animators.

Program

11:00-15:00 – Interactive entertainment program with host Sarkis and DJ Eva, "At the Origins of the Motherland"

11:00-15:00 – Interactive entertainment program for children, "Visiting Mother Russia," with children's entertainers

11:00-12:00 – Quest program for children, "Adventures with Cheburashka"

12:00-13:00 – Balloon-twisting workshop

13:00-14:00 – Soap bubble show, "Magic Land"

14:00-15:00 – Glitter tattoo, "Russian Patterns"

14:30-15:00 – DJ set (outdoor disco)

On June 6, a master class in Arabic calligraphy will be held at the Armkhi resort's outdoor venue.

The master class will be led by Madina Gazdieva, an interior artist and Arabic calligrapher who works in her signature style. Under her guidance, you can create your own canvas work, learn basic calligraphy techniques, and even take home a finished painting as a souvenir.

Tickets for 1 ruble in honor of Children's Day.

From May 30 to June 1, in honor of Children's Day, walking tickets are available for 1 ruble for all children 13 years and younger, with a 50% discount* for accompanying adults. Tickets can only be purchased at the resort ticket office upon presentation of proof of age.

The ticket allows you to:

climb to 2,950 meters,

see a 360-degree panorama of the Caucasus Mountains,

go on a light trek and see meadows of primroses,

ride the longest cable car in the North Caucasus.

A children's program will be held daily in the main square from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

On May 30, there will be entertainers and an online quest, on the 31st, a bubble show will be added, and on June 1, there will also be master classes, a performance, and cotton candy.

Veduchi Cable Car Tickets for 1 Ruble in Honor of Children's Day.

From May 30 to June 1, the Veduchi resort will offer a special offer for families with children: 1 ruble tickets for visitors aged 13 and younger, with a 50% discount for accompanying adults. These tickets include a ride on the chairlift.

Plan an activity-packed weekend – have a family picnic with barbecues in the grill houses or dine at the Edelweiss Hotel restaurant, ride the inflatable tubes on the tubing slide, and fly on the mountain swing with breathtaking views. You can also hike the Wolf Trail and Stone Glade eco-trails with views of the northern slope of the Daneduk Ridge and the Khacharoayakh River Valley. You can also take a ride in the race cars at the kids' bumper car track or sing karaoke.

To receive a discounted ticket, you must present proof of age at the box office. The discount for adults accompanying children is included in the same receipt as the child's ticket.

Mamison welcomed over 35,000 guests in its first winter.

The new ski resort in North Ossetia has completed its first full ski season. Over the course of nearly four and a half months, Mamison's cable cars welcomed over 35,000 guests. The ski season began at the resort on December 31st last year, and the slopes remained in shape until the end of the May holidays. During peak winter holiday periods, the resort welcomed up to 1,500 skiers per day.

The ski season at the resort lasted 132 days. In the 2025/2026 season, 19 km of slopes of all difficulty levels were open to guests, and gondola and chairlifts reached an altitude of 3,000 meters. At the beginning and towards the end of the season, an artificial snowmaking system, equipped on most of Mamison's slopes, helped maintain a high-quality snow cover.

"During its first full season, the resort passed its most important test: we managed to ensure the stable operation of the slopes and lifts throughout the winter, despite the changeable weather. We closely monitored guest feedback: the most common positives they cited were not only the unique width of the slopes and the opportunity to ski in the big mountains while the area is uncrowded, but also the quality of the slopes. This is understandable: although the resort is new, the maintenance team and rescuers at Mamison are true professionals, having all completed training at Elbrus," said Andrey Yumshanov, General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

During the season, residents added over 100 accommodations to the resort, bringing the total to 280. A new service center, the heart of the resort, opened its doors in the central square. It houses a rental shop, a store, a storage room, a restaurant, and the new Kalak Hotel. On weekends, guests enjoyed open-air parties hosted by residents, and an art program was also in full swing: photography workshops, book-making workshops, sketching from life under the artist's guidance, and waiting out the bad weather with books from the "By Syllables" project.

After the winter season ended, the resort continued to operate as a recreational facility: a cable car was opened for guests, taking them to the best views of Mamison. Down in the gorge, spring has already arrived—early flowers have appeared, photogenic designer lounge chairs have been installed in the main square, and hikes are available along the eco-trail to Lisri. It is planned that the "Slow Life Workshops" will continue to operate on Saturdays this summer, along with a contemporary art exhibition. Once the snow melts, 33 kilometers of eco-trails will be open to guests.

The Mamison resort was built and managed by the Kavkaz.RF development institute. The project is part of a systematic effort to develop the tourism infrastructure of the North Caucasus Federal District. The resort opened on March 14, 2025. Since its opening, Mamison has welcomed approximately 100,000 guests.

The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation oversees its operations. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasus Federal District within the Russian Government.

The ski season at Mamison closes on May 12.

Last year, the slopes were open until the end of April; this year, thanks to the weather, they'll be open until almost mid-May.

On May 2, a master class, "Spring Colors in the Mountains," will be held at the Armkhi Hotel's outdoor venue.

Participants will have the opportunity to paint their own spring mountain landscape under the guidance of professional artists and take home their painting. The master class is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, as well as anyone seeking inspiration and beautiful emotions.

The master class will be led by Amina Gaitukieva and Bella Murzabekova, professional artists, classical painting teachers, members of the Union of Artists of Ingushetia, and participants in republican exhibitions.

A business intensive for young entrepreneurs will be held at Mamison this fall.

Kavkaz.RF signed a cooperation agreement with the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs. This will result in a forum for young entrepreneurs at the Mamison resort. The business intensive is planned for this fall, with applications starting in May. Russian entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 are eligible to participate. The best projects will receive investment and media support.

The event, part of KIF's Youth Day, was presented by Rustam Tapayev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF, and Dmitry Litvin, Director of the Center for Assistance to Young Professionals.

"We will select 50 people for the intensive course at Mamison, where we will immerse them in our work, show them the resort's infrastructure, and introduce them to the nuances of creating a ski cluster. This is not a format where we teach young people how to run a business; it is intended to foster co-creation and dialogue. Our main goal for the participants is to create projects that will generate a stable year-round tourist flow. "A fresh perspective, digital competencies, and an understanding of new trends—all this reveals hidden growth opportunities that aren't always apparent to large businesses from afar," explained Rustam Tapayev.

According to the project's concept, young entrepreneurs are offered two participation scenarios: as a resident of a special economic zone (SEZ) or as an employee or operational leader of one of Kavkaz.RF's destinations. The target can be any Kavkaz.RF resort—Elbrus, Mamison, or Veduchi.

Within these tracks, teams are faced with five key tasks: developing an all-season activity program at the resort, developing a digital platform for tourists, creating a concept for large-scale events at the resort, developing infrastructure for family vacations, and developing a loyalty program for regular guests.

"We're offering not just an educational forum, but a five-day 'field' product intensive course." "Teams immerse themselves in the resort's real-world environment, conduct on-site audits, and, within a few days, assemble viable business models ready for implementation and attracting real traffic," explained Dmitry Litvin.

Kavkaz.RF has begun construction of roads in the Caspian Coastal Cluster.

The roadway is 15 kilometers long. It includes four main streets parallel to the coastline and seventeen local streets perpendicular to the coast. This will ensure comfortable travel for tourists across the resort's vast territory.

LED lighting, road signs, and pedestrian crossings will be installed along the roads. The project will include 28 public transportation stops, and two entry checkpoints to the resort are also planned.

Particular attention is paid to rainwater collection. The rainwater collection system consists of sections of gravity pipelines from storm water inlets to main collectors located outside the roadway.

The project calls for the use of a special type of asphalt – stone mastic asphalt. This surface will allow the road to withstand sudden temperature changes, moisture, and heavy loads.

"Currently, construction workers are constructing the roadbed and the utility camp. Work is also underway to dismantle old utility lines and relocate them outside the development zone. We plan to complete the main phase of road construction in the fall of 2027. This is an important stage in the construction of the entire Caspian Coastal Cluster, as the presence of roads along the entire coastline of the future resort will accelerate the development of the entire project. Construction of a four-story service center is currently underway. Residents of the SEZ also plan to begin construction this fall. We expect to open the first resort facilities in 2027," explains Vladimir Lapukhin, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

The Caspian Coastal Cluster is providing a powerful boost to Dagestan's investment attractiveness. Already at this stage of the project, 25 investment agreements have been signed. The total announced investment volume is 112 billion rubles. Of these, 16 are resident agreements for 18 projects, with a total investment volume of over 60 billion rubles. Five investment projects have received approval from the Russian Ministry of Economic Development for subsidized loans. The total amount of subsidized loans is approximately 16.5 billion rubles.

The project is being implemented as part of the federal project "Five Seas and Lake Baikal" of the presidential national project "Tourism and Hospitality." Construction supervision is carried out by the Federal Autonomous Institution "Roskapstroy," which is subordinate to the Russian Ministry of Construction.

Erzi is one of the most famous tower complexes in Ingushetia and a federal cultural heritage site. It is located within the Erzi Nature Reserve (the word "arzi" means "eagle" in Ingush). The complex comprises eight military towers, two semi-military towers, 47 residential towers, one temple, and over 20 solar burial grounds, including the mausoleum of the famous tower builder, Yanda.

Erzi is a 10-minute drive from Armkhi; the route is included in the resort's excursion programs.

The Kavkaz.RF stand at the KIF will creatively reimagine the infrastructure of the Mamison resort.

The plywood art pieces on the large mountain range will feature not only artifacts from the Mamison Gorge but also domestically produced cable car equipment, including the country's first detachable clamp, a control and automation cabinet, and software from the Ruslet company. The stand was developed by a team of contemporary artists from the newnow association, whose main goal was to connect industrial development and natural beauty through art.

"People come to the mountains hoping to escape the digital world. That's why we're prioritizing 'physics' in our exhibition—ammonites from Elbrus, sand and shells from the Caspian Sea. Even the texts are printed simply on plywood, so nothing distracts from the essence. We'll invite visitors to listen to Mamison's voices, recorded during a research expedition to the ancient village of Lisri, and also to create their own summer route calendar." On the mornings of April 28th and 29th, we'll be organizing a mediation session for the exhibition and booth for KIF participants. Its goal is to help them look at investment projects and the region's economic development holistically and from a new perspective," explains Tatyana Baeva, Communications Director at Kavkaz.RF.

Investors will also have plenty to do at the booth: Kavkaz.RF's own lecture hall will host presentations of new products from the team—the construction company Kavkaz-Engineering, the Association for the Development of Human Resources of the North Caucasus Federal District, the career portal, the Certification Center for Cable Car Systems, and the investment hub. Participants will also be able to learn about the main ideas of Kavkaz.RF's new strategy through 2030, which is currently in the final stages of development.

"Kavkaz.RF isn't an exhibition in the traditional sense. There's no time for prolonged contemplation; it's a space for quick reading. And yet, within it, a complex story must be told: about the location, the infrastructure, the resort, and the cultural layers." And here the challenge arose: how to capture the sense of Mamison's multilayered nature within a very organic, physical space. We quickly realized that a linear narrative wouldn't work, so we began thinking spatially. We presented the pavilion not as a stand, but as a fragment of the landscape. Not an illustration of mountains, not a decorative reference, but a structure you can enter. And the key metaphor here is a gorge, where you can't see everything at once, where the image is constantly fragmented, and there's no way to anticipate the final picture until you've completed the route. This is the main idea: the viewer becomes not an observer, but a participant in the movement," explain Margo Makarova and Ulya Savich, artists from the newnow group, the authors of the concept.

The Caucasus Investment Forum will be held from April 28 to 30 in Mineralnye Vody. Kavkaz.RF has been the event's general partner since its inception. The Development Institute is organizing five discussion sessions dedicated to the company's key areas of expertise: mountain resort construction and import substitution, development of special economic zones, personnel training and labor productivity, attracting investment, and working with creative industries.

In addition, agreements are planned for joint personnel training with the Rosa Khutor resort, cooperation with Headhunter, and the joint development of an investment hub with several banks operating in the North Caucasus Federal District.

A meeting of off-road tour operators took place at Mamison.

The bonuses offered to wholesalers by partnering with the resort were discussed. Participants were also shown venues for master classes, lectures, and theme parties, as well as cable cars and other facilities.

The first gondola of the large-scale cable car at Veduchi has been installed.

This is a 4.4-kilometer-long 3S cable car on three supporting towers. It will connect the resort's southern (current) and northern (constructed but not yet operational) slopes.

The maximum span between the towers is 2,860 meters. The gondola can accommodate 32 people and is an art object in itself. The next step is to stretch the cables between the towers using a helicopter.

The resort hosted the grand opening of the North Ossetian State University "Alania" student sports club.

Representatives of the university, the sports community, and distinguished guests participated in the ceremony, including Tamerlan Tmenov, a five-time European judo champion.

Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Education of the Russian Federation, also congratulated the students on the club's opening.

From an altitude of 2,950 meters, the students descended en masse: smoke bombs and flags transformed the slope into a truly festive scene.

The Moon Base café (at the Astro Base complex) hosted ethnic-themed workshops, immersing the students in the atmosphere of the mountains and handicrafts.

Guests tried their hand at oil painting, created jewelry, and assembled handmade souvenirs.

The Armkhi resort will reopen on April 1 after a break.

Throughout April, a 30% discount will apply on all rates.

The following will be open in April:

Indoor swimming pool

Mat-Loam health center

Tubing track

From April 15 – ATVs

Excursions

Starting March 23, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Transport Committee will launch daily shuttles between Vladikavkaz and Mamison.

Previously, the shuttle only ran on weekends.

Departure from Vladikavkaz, Osetinsky Teatr bus stop, Kosta Avenue – 8:00 AM

Return from the resort's main parking lot – 4:30 PM

The cost is 200 rubles. Reservations are not required – boarding occurs as soon as the shuttle fills up. The minibus seats 16.

At Mamison, as part of the "Slow Life Workshop," a discussion with Daria Sukhovskaya about signs and symbols in art will take place.

Daria Sukhovskaya, a PhD candidate in philosophy and soon-to-be professor, will speak about art without complex formulations, with a genuine interest in people and profound questions.

The event will take place on March 28.

In April, the all-season Armkhi resort will offer guests new opportunities for active recreation and wellness.

In a few weeks, seven popular activities will become available to vacationers: horseback riding, ATVs, excursions to ancient Ingush towers, swimming pool visits, summer tubing, and spa and wellness programs.

Spring in the Dzheyrakh Gorge is considered one of the most beautiful periods: the slopes are covered in greenery, the clean mountain air fills you with energy, and the tranquility of the tower complexes creates a special atmosphere for relaxation and rejuvenation.

The Armkhi Hotel has once again received the "Good Place" award from Yandex Maps. This award is given to places that Maps users particularly enjoy: they rate them highly, praise them in reviews, and recommend them.

The hotel will continue to be highlighted on maps.

Furtoug Waterfall, also known as D. Mendeleyev Waterfall, is located at the entrance to the Dzheyrakh Gorge.

The great scientist visited here in 1880 as the head of a geological expedition. While studying oil production and refining, Mendeleyev made trips to the Caucasus. During one of these trips, he was received by his student and colleague, Senior Advisor Saadula Akhriev, who served in the civil service, in the village of Furtoug.

The waterfall is a half-hour drive from the Armkhi resort, and guests can visit it and other attractions on guided tours.

Andrey Yumshanov: The announced investment volume in the Caspian Cluster is 112 billion rubles.

The presidential project "Five Seas and Lake Baikal" was the topic of a meeting of the subcommittee on the implementation of federal tourism investment projects, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. The federal project covers the entire country—from Kaliningrad to Primorye and Lake Baikal, from St. Petersburg to the Black Sea.

The heads of the regions where federal seaside resorts are being built reported on the status of each. Andrey Yumshanov, CEO of Kavkaz.RF, participated in the meeting. The resort, which is being created by the development institute in conjunction with the Government of the Republic of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea, has been assigned an important role.

Dagestan Head Sergey Melikov reported on the implementation of the Caspian coastal cluster. The plans for the planning and land surveying of the resort area, the buffer zone, and the territory of the All-Russian Children's Center "Dagestan," covering a total area of 411 hectares, have been approved.

The republic has completed the design of its road infrastructure and water supply system. A state expert review has issued positive conclusions for the construction of four sections of regional roads, totaling approximately 30 km. Funding for their construction was allocated until 2029-2030 as part of the six-year road development plan approved by a Russian Government decree. However, according to the project roadmap, the work is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The Federal Road Agency supported the regional governor's request to defer funding for the access road infrastructure to 2026-2027 .

"Regarding water supply, the republic has completed the development of design documentation for the cluster's water supply. We have received a positive conclusion from the state expert review and confirmation of the cost estimate. A contract for the technical connection of the resort's water supply facilities is being concluded. Regarding gas supply, an agreement on technological connection has been signed between Kavkaz.RF, Gazprom Gas Distribution Dagestan LLC, and Gazprom Gazifikatsiya LLC," said Sergey Melikov, the head of Dagestan. Kavkaz.RF is actively constructing the resort—the framework of a four-story service center, which will serve as its core business and logistics hub, is being built. Reinforcement of the columns and walls of the first floor is already underway.

Contractors have been selected for four more resort projects—roads, parking, utility lines, and general landscaping. They are currently performing surveying, preparing working documentation, and procuring materials. All these projects are scheduled for completion in 2027. Six more Kavkaz.RF projects are being designed.

"Residents are also working with us. To date, 25 investment agreements have been signed. The total announced investment volume is 112 billion rubles. Of these, 16 are resident agreements for 18 projects, with a total investment volume of 60 billion rubles. Five investment projects have received approval from the Russian Ministry of Economic Development for preferential lending. "The total amount of subsidized preferential loans is approximately 16.5 billion rubles," notes Andrey Yumshanov, CEO of Kavkaz.RF.

The basic facilities of the Caspian Coastal Cluster resort will be completed in 2027.

Contractors are currently carrying out surveying work, preparing working documentation, and purchasing materials. This was announced by Vladimir Lapukhin, Deputy Director General of Kavkaz.RF, at an off-site meeting at the future resort.

Meetings with the leadership of the relevant ministry, resource-supplying organizations, and representatives of contracting organizations were held at the headquarters, which was set up at the end of last year.

The core of the resort, a four-story multifunctional center with an area of 7,500 square meters, is currently in the active construction phase. Earthworks have been completed, 1,663 m3 of concrete has been poured for the foundation slab, waterproofing of the foundation slab is underway, columns and walls on the first floor are being reinforced, and preparatory work is being carried out before pouring concrete for the first floor.

The next projects in line are roads and parking lots on the resort grounds, utility networks, and landscaping.

The project will involve the construction of 15.5 km of roads. Surveying work has been completed and working documentation is currently being developed. The team will enter the active construction phase by summer.

The contractor for the construction of engineering networks has begun surveying, signed a contract for the development of working documentation, and is purchasing materials for preparatory work. The main stage of construction of engineering networks is scheduled to last until December 2027.

The contractor for the improvement of the cluster's territory is at a similar stage. This stage of work will enter its active phase in the second half of 2026 and will be completed by the end of 2027.

An above-ground multi-level parking lot for 693 passenger cars will be built in 2027, and working documentation is currently being developed.

The Caspian coastal cluster in Dagestan is being created on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation and is part of the large-scale presidential project “Five Seas and Lake Baikal.” This is a joint project of the government of the Republic of Dagestan and Kavkaz.RF, coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

The project for dormitories for employees of the Caspian coastal cluster has been approved by Glavgosexpertiza.

A plot of land measuring more than 50,000 square meters in the central part of the resort has been allocated for construction. According to the project, two hotel-type buildings will be built here, each accommodating 340 people. The total building area will be almost 9,000 square meters.

"The buildings for staff accommodation will vary in height from three to four floors. Each of them will be U-shaped with a flat roof. The living rooms will be double and triple, each with a living and kitchen area, as well as a bathroom. Each building will have 151 living units," said Elena Ostapenko, representative of the Russian State Expert Review Board and chief expert of the project.

All the necessary transport and engineering infrastructure will be provided, including a boiler room and a gas control station.

Currently, a multifunctional center and residential facilities are under active construction, and road and engineering infrastructure is being created. The contractor for the first stage of construction has also been selected.

The Caspian coastal cluster in Dagestan is being created on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation and is part of the large-scale presidential project “Five Seas and Lake Baikal.” This is a joint project of the Republic's government and Kavkaz.RF, coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

The Caspian resort will have parking lots, the necessary service infrastructure, and landscaping.

Russia's Main State Expert Review Board has confirmed that the design and estimate documentation and engineering surveys comply with building codes, technical regulations, and safety requirements. The projects for the improvement of the resort area and car parks have received a positive conclusion.

"We pay special attention to the safety of facilities. We will not only improve the coastal area, which stretches for more than six and a half kilometers, but also strengthen the coastline. We plan to build coastal protection structures. According to the project, these will be rough wave-breaking berms made of large stones. They will protect the beach from the negative impact of waves and make our guests' stay more comfortable," said Vladimir Lapukhin, Deputy CEO of Kavkaz.RF.

The improvement works will be carried out in two stages. The first will cover an area of more than 195,000 square meters, and the second will be slightly smaller, at 189,000 square meters.

"In the east, the cluster is washed by the Caspian Sea, and in the west, it is bordered by the foothills of the Greater Caucasus. The development site is a planned area that will feature a paved embankment, a bike path, pedestrian walkways and sidewalks, areas with small architectural forms, and green spaces," said Elena Ostapenko, representative of the Russian State Expert Review Board and chief expert of the project.

The infrastructure will be complemented by pavilions with rental points, toilets, mother and child rooms, amphitheaters on the boulevard and embankment, stands at sports grounds, and stairs.

Five car parks will appear at the resort. Two of them will be open-air and located at the entrances to the cluster – in the north from Makhachkala and in the south from Derbent. In addition, the project provides for the construction of three above-ground multi-level five-storey car parks. Two of them will have parking spaces for 12 buses, and the total number of parking spaces for cars in the multi-level parking lots will be almost 1,800.

The Caspian resort improvement project has already become a sensation in the architectural world—it has been shortlisted for the prestigious ADD Awards in the Landscape Design category and published as a project of the future on the popular Archi.ru portal. In the coming days, it will be defended for the Russian Landscape Architects Association Award (ALAROS). The general designer is the Bristol-Project consortium, and the concept developer is the Yarus design center with the participation of DK architects and Garden Group.

Previously, the projects for the construction of roads and engineering networks for the Caspian resort received a positive conclusion from the Main State Expert Review Board of Russia.

Currently, a multifunctional center is under construction on the second coastline—a four-story building with a total area of 7,500 square meters. Some of the earthworks have already been completed, and concrete work is underway to construct the foundation slab.

The Caspian coastal cluster in Dagestan is being created on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation and is part of the large-scale presidential project “Five Seas and Lake Baikal.” This is a joint project of the Republic's government and Kavkaz.RF, coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

The engineering network project for the Caspian resort has been approved by the Main State Expert Review Board.

More than 40 km of power supply networks will be laid on the territory of the future seaside resort, more than 50 km of water supply and sewage pipes will be built, 9 km of gas pipelines and communication networks will be connected, and transformer substations, pumping stations, and sewage stations will be erected. Particular attention is paid to water treatment systems. The management company of the Kavkaz.RF tourist cluster is currently preparing documentation for a tender to select a contractor. The general designer for the creation of engineering networks at the resort is Bristol-Project.

"Well-designed engineering networks are invisible to tourists, but they are an essential part of the resort's infrastructure. They create the basis for a comfortable stay and the efficient and, most importantly, safe operation of future sanatoriums, hotels, water parks, concert halls, and sports halls, which residents of the SEZ are already beginning to build. This project differs from our previous mountain resorts in that most of the construction involves the construction of treatment facilities, as the marine cluster will be built on the first coastline," notes Vladimir Lapukhin, Deputy Director General of Kavkaz.RF.

“The design of treatment facilities is an important part of any construction project, especially in regions with unique natural conditions. Treatment facilities play a key role in protecting the environment and ensuring the ecological sustainability and safety of the resort,” said Alexander Malakhov, chief expert at Russia's Main State Expert Review Board.

Two more seaside resort projects are currently undergoing approval by Glavgosexpertiza. According to the documents, five parking lots with 1,925 parking spaces and landscaping with small architectural forms, greenery, public transport stops, and restrooms will appear on the cluster's territory.

Earlier this year, projects for the construction of a multifunctional center and road infrastructure for the resort were approved. Construction of the MFC has already begun, and the management company will start building roads before the end of the year; preparatory work is currently underway. Almost 16 km of road will have to be built from scratch, and pedestrian routes, checkpoints, and stops will have to be constructed. The resort's main highway will run along the upper border of the SEZ, with four exits leading to the resort area. The main pedestrian route will wind through almost the entire resort and lead to the central square and the marina.

The Caspian Coastal Cluster project in the Derbent district of the Republic of Dagestan is being developed on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation. The future seaside resort will be part of the large-scale Five Seas and Lake Baikal project, a joint venture between the republic's government and Kavkaz.RF, coordinated by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development.

Today, 16 residents are registered in the special economic zone developed by Kavkaz.RF. They will build hotels, sanatoriums, and restaurants. The total amount of declared investments in the project is 62.9 billion rubles. It is expected that by 2030, the seaside resort on the Caspian Sea will be able to accommodate up to 700,000 people per year.

Kavkaz.RF is organizing a construction headquarters on the territory of the Caspian Coastal Cluster SEZ.

Construction of a key facility for the new resort, a multifunctional center, is beginning on the second coastline. The progress of the mobilization work was assessed by CEO Andrey Yumshanov and Executive Director Hasan Timizhev.

The visitor center will become the heart of the Caspian Coastal Cluster. Its four floors, with a total area of 7,500 m2, will house a rescue station, a pharmacy, a medical center, a restaurant, a café, and souvenir shops.

In the spring, the project passed the Main State Expert Review, and in the summer, it received a construction permit. Commissioning is scheduled for autumn 2027. The Kavkaz.RF construction headquarters is opening on the territory of the SEZ. There will be daily interaction with contractors and residents. Construction work will continue throughout the year, as conditions on the Caspian coast are favorable for this.

In addition to the aforementioned visitor center, the main construction projects on the part of Kavkaz.RF include 20 km of roads, engineering networks (currently under review), treatment facilities, and transformer substations.

"In terms of capacity, this infrastructure is several times larger than what we usually build for ski resorts. But here, we not only have to create the infrastructure, we also have to show that this is a functioning resort with an established tourist flow and accommodation for all tourists. Therefore, we have a very difficult road ahead of us in the coming years. But we will be able to solve the problems that arise if we act together, as a united front," Andrey Yumshanov emphasized at a meeting with the head of the republic, Sergey Melikov, dedicated to the development of the resort.

Right now, a well for technical water has been installed at the construction site, a transformer has been installed, mobile homes have been delivered, and the site has been fenced off. The site has been laid out and the main period of work has begun: the first layer of fill for the foundation has been tested by the laboratory, and workers have begun filling the second layer.

The Main State Expert Review Board has issued a positive opinion on the construction of road infrastructure in the Caspian region.

It is planned that the total length of roads at the future seaside resort “Caspian Coastal Cluster” will be more than 15 km, with a maximum traffic intensity of 105 cars per hour. Two checkpoints will be installed at the entrance to the resort. In addition, a developed network of pedestrian routes is planned for the marine cluster, including 28 public transport stops.

“Over the next five years, private businesses will be intensively building hotels, sanatoriums, and restaurants in our SEZ, and one of the important tasks of Kavkaz.RF as the managing company is to provide residents and future guests with high-quality transport infrastructure, which will significantly increase the investment and tourist appeal of Dagestan and the Caspian region as a whole,” said Vladimir Lapukhin, Deputy Director General of Kavkaz.RF.

"The planned streets are the main planning structure, the framework of the Caspian coastal cluster, which will not only provide transport links for all planned facilities, but also organize pedestrian traffic, including for people with limited mobility. The project also provides for solutions for lighting, rainwater drainage, landscaping, and the laying of engineering and technical support networks," said Elena Ostapenko, chief expert of the Russian State Expert Review Board.

The resort's road infrastructure is being designed by Bristol-Project LLC.

Earlier, the multifunctional center project, the first of the future seaside resort facilities under the management of Kavkaz.RF, received a positive conclusion from Glavgosexpertiza.

The Caspian Coastal Cluster project in the Derbent district of the Republic of Dagestan is being created on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation. The future seaside resort will be part of the large-scale Five Seas and Lake Baikal project, a joint project of the republic's government and Kavkaz.RF, coordinated by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development.

Today, 16 residents are registered in the special economic zone developed by Kavkaz.RF, and they will build hotels, sanatoriums, and restaurants. The total amount of declared investments in the project is 62.9 billion rubles. It is expected that by 2030, the seaside resort on the Caspian Sea will be able to accommodate up to 700,000 people per year.

Construction of the Caspian cluster will begin with a multifunctional center.

The first of the future seaside resort facilities managed by Kavkaz.RF, a multifunctional center, has received a positive conclusion from Glavgosexpertiza. The North Caucasus Federal District Development Institute is preparing to start construction this year. Caspian is part of the large-scale presidential project Five Seas and Lake Baikal.

"Service and multifunctional centers are key resort infrastructure facilities used for management, operation, and welcoming guests. In essence, they are the “heart” of the entire resort. The first impression of the resort will be formed precisely at these facilities, so a professional approach to exterior and interior design is an important marketing, commercial, and business tool. To create an attractive and memorable visual image, as well as to improve the quality of services provided at our resorts, we also meticulously develop design projects for the public areas of such facilities," said Vladimir Lapukhin, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF. He also noted that the company is currently completing the design of a large multifunctional center at Elbrus and is preparing for bidding on it. Finishing work on such a center will soon begin at the new Mamison resort.

The Caspian resort in Dagestan is a joint project of the Government of the Republic and Kavkaz.RF, coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia. Over the next five years, there are plans to build hotels, sanatoriums, hostels, restaurants, and multifunctional centers here. Sixteen initial residents have been registered in the special economic zone, with a total declared investment of 62.9 billion rubles.

"One of the first resort facilities submitted for expert review was a multifunctional center. The four-story building will house management and operational services, as well as a police station, sports equipment rental and service points, primary medical care offices, consumer services, catering, and retail outlets. All design solutions have been developed taking into account the seismicity of 9 points in the construction area," said Elena Ostapenko, chief expert of the Russian State Expert Review Board.

The total area of the center is 7,491.60 m². Of this, the total area of the retail space will be approximately 1,085 m². According to the design, the building will be rectangular in shape, with rounded forms and loggias. The curve on the main facade emphasizes the main entrance for visitors. The technological and architectural planning solutions of the building are designed for the simultaneous stay of more than 600 people. It is also planned to house a comprehensive resort security system, a gas control point, a diesel generator set, fire water storage tanks, and other engineering systems.

A new children's slope has appeared at the Chechen resort of Veduchi.

An additional grass ski lift has been installed on the 200-meter southern slope of the resort to make skiing lessons more effective.

"Initially, the children's slope was 80 meters long, but now it is 200 meters long. The upper part is gentler, while the lower part has a steeper slope and narrows. This season, we have set ourselves the goal of increasing the number of guests who are skiing for the first time, because these are the future guests of the resort's full infrastructure, which includes 14 km of slopes and four lifts on the northern slope," says Rustam Tapaev, Deputy General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

The Veduchi resort is primarily geared towards active family vacations. It has a one-kilometer-long blue slope that is open all year round, with artificial snowmaking and lighting. There is a training slope, a children's slope, and a tubing park. During the New Year holidays alone, more than 400 children took to the slopes at Veduchi for the first time. Since the beginning of the year, 2,785 people have visited the resort under construction in Chechnya.

A unique cable car is being built at the resort, which will stretch 4.4 km over the Argun Gorge and connect the southern and northern slopes. On the opposite side, 14 km of ski slopes of varying difficulty are already ready and waiting for their moment. A large chain hotel from the Cosmos Hotel Group is preparing to open, and a restaurant is being built next to the lower station of the cable car.

The Dolphin swimming pool will be closed for a short period.

The Dolphin was open for the first time during the winter. Previously, it was always closed during the cold season, but this year it was decided to keep it open.

To ensure that the water remains clean and the systems run like clockwork, the pool will be closed for maintenance until February 9.

During this time:

— the pool will be completely cleaned;

— the filters and heating will be checked;

— everything will be prepared for perfect swimming.

On February 7 and 8, Armkhi will host the conference “Medical Business 2026: Trends, Marketing, and Management of a Modern Clinic.”

This is the second time the event has been held at the resort; last year, the hall was full.

What will be discussed at the forum:

Where clinics lose money and how to stop it;

How to build marketing to recover 20% of revenue;

What promotion channels work for medical institutions;

Why the administrator is the key to revenue growth;

Effective communication between doctors and patients.

Admission is free. The resort offers conference participants a 15% discount on accommodation.

The first figures of the new year.

On January 4, Mamison welcomed its first thousand skiers and snowboarders in a single day—1,231 people, to be precise.

Yesterday also marked the first time since the launch of evening skiing on Elbrus that more than 500 people skied under the spotlights and stars (560).

In total, 14,300 people visited Elbrus over the weekend of January 3-4. On average, 6,500-7,000 riders hit the slopes of the legendary mountain every day during the holidays.

On January 4, the under-construction Veduci set its personal record for the January holidays. Yesterday, 450 people skied there.

From January 1 to 4, Veduci was visited by 25% more people than in 2025.

The Armkh Resort won the Russian Traveler Awards 2025 national tourism award in the “Health Resort” category. The selection was made by an expert jury comprising industry professionals, representatives of the Russian Ministry of Economy and State Duma, as well as journalists and bloggers.

The award ceremony took place today, December 8, at the Continental Hotel in Moscow. The award was received by Magomed Yevloyev, CEO of the Armkhi resort. This victory confirms the high level of wellness services provided by our resort.

We express our sincere gratitude to the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Ingushetia and Magomed Tsuroev for their assistance in participating in the award. Our joint efforts have allowed us to represent our resort with dignity at the federal level.

On New Year's Eve, a festive banquet will be held in Armkh. There will be dancing, singing, contests with prizes, and a festive feast with delicious dishes.

The Armkh Hotel now has capsule coffee machines in its Deluxe and Presidential rooms, making your morning coffee with a view of the mountains even more enjoyable.

Choose your favorite type—espresso, Americano, latte, or cappuccino—and enjoy a freshly brewed drink without leaving your room.

This is a free additional service for guests, created to make your stay in the mountains truly comfortable and cozy.

The project for a snowcat garage on the northern slope of Veduchi has passed the Main State Expert Review.

It will be one of the epicenters of the ski infrastructure, located at the very top of the main skiing area — the Daneduk ridge at an altitude of 2,327 meters. After reviewing the design and estimate documentation, the Russian State Expert Review Board issued a positive conclusion on the snowcat garage project.

The multi-story building for five vehicles (two inside and three under a canopy) will house not only equipment, but also rooms for staff to rest and eat, bathrooms, utility rooms, and even a mini-fuel station with a capacity of 90 cubic meters of fuel. The total building area will be almost 600 square meters. And all this will be located at the top of the northern slope of the resort, between the stations of two chairlifts with the working names VL2 and VL4. The construction of these chairlifts is already nearing completion.

For many, autumn is a time for business events, training seminars, exhibitions, and forums. It is a time when companies take stock, make plans, and take their teams out of the city to work on strategy and recharge their batteries in a new environment.

The Armkhi resort has everything you need for such events: a modern conference hall, comfortable accommodation, a banquet hall, fresh mountain air, and infrastructure that allows you to combine a productive work agenda with quality leisure time.

If you are planning a conference, industry forum, or closed training intensive, Armkhi has everything you need to make your event a success and one that participants will remember for a long time.

What awaits guests at the Armhi resort in winter?

Wellness: massage, spa, body and facial treatments, mountain tea.

Swimming: requested every winter, the pool will be available for the first time in winter. A shuttle bus will run to the Dolphin.

Excursions: seasonal routes to Ingushetia's attractions.

As well as walks through snowy forests, mountain sunrises, gatherings in cafes with beautiful mountain views, hot coffee, and national dishes.

A 10% discount for early booking is available for stays from January 11 to March.

Current special offers to help you plan your vacation in the most cost-effective way.

2+1 — one night free. When booking two nights or more, the third night is free.

Valid from November 5 to November 30;

Cottages. From November 5 to 30, five-person cottages are available at a discount for only 6000 ₽ (old price — 8640).

The discount is valid every day except Friday and Saturday;

Early booking. Plan your vacation months in advance. Book 30 days before arrival and get a 10% discount. You can already book for winter.

Find out prices and book: via the website ( https://ingkurort.ru/?tl-booking-open=true&utm_source=tg ) or call 8 (800) 775-98-09 .

You can now fly directly to Ingushetia from Kazan.

UVT Airlines has launched flights to Magas Airport (Sunzha). To mark the occasion, guests from Tatarstan flew to Ingushetia, including representatives of the RT Tourism Committee, UVT Airlines, journalists, and bloggers.

The guests climbed the Tower of Harmony in Magas, attended a performance by the Ingushetia dance ensemble, and, of course, went to the mountains to see the Ingush towers, Tkhaba Erda, and other architectural monuments. The bloggers also visited the Tseiloam Pass and the Lyazhgin Waterfall.

On October 29, the guests visited Armkhi, where they admired the view of the mountains and sampled Ingush cuisine at the Erzi restaurant.

The photo shows the towers of the Erzi complex. No effects, AI, or anything else—just the photographer and his skills.

In September, Armkhi hosted the Nature Photo Camp festival. Photographers went out to the mountains at night to take pictures, despite the rain and fog, and created these incredible shots using drones. After all, the mountains of Ingushetia are beautiful at any time of the year!

Photographers: Konstantin Shamin and Alexander Perch

On September 20, the Sports Family Festival took place in Veduchi.

Participants ran a 21 km race along a picturesque route with an elevation gain of 1,100 meters. There were no technically difficult sections. It was a great opportunity to run along an eco-trail with a view of the Khacharoyakh River gorge, descend into the valley, and explore the ancient mountain village of Veduchi.

There was also a 3 km fun run, family relays, master classes and quests, children's and teenage races, cornhole, frisbee and archery games, an open-air concert and an awards ceremony for participants.

Summer tourist traffic to Veduchi grew by 10% thanks to organized eco-trail tours.

Every month, Kavkaz.RF conducted group hikes along the resort's most scenic eco-trails. In addition to the hike, guests of Veduchi were offered a free transfer from Grozny and a professional photo session upon request.

"It all started a year ago with a hike organized by Aishat Ramzanovna Kadyrova, Deputy Chair of the Government of the Chechen Republic. At that time, more than two hundred people joined the 5 km trek. We saw a big surge of interest on social media and an increase in requests for this type of organized leisure activity. This summer, we introduced trekking weekends into the system," says Rustam Tapaev, deputy general director of Kavkaz.RF.

The eco-trail network, which is already extensive—nine routes with a total length of 36 km—is actively developing further. By the end of the year, specialists plan to lay another 30 km of trails, including connecting the Veduchi resort with Lake Kezenoy-Am via a dirt road.

“The route, almost 100 km long, revealed itself in all its glory when we started holding mountain races. It was this track, ”Kezhenoy-Am – Veduchi," that became the most scenic. Together with the Ministry of Tourism of the Chechen Republic, we came up with the idea of creating a route that can be traveled by SUV, bicycle, or on foot," says Rustam Tapaev.

All work is being carried out as part of the project to create the interregional tourist route “National Caucasian Trail.” By next summer, it is planned to create a digital twin of the trails that can be used online and offline, allowing tourists to access information about the trails even without internet access.