Elbrus region

Filming for another film project, "Epiphany," has concluded in the Elbrus region.

The team explored mountain tourism as a vibrant interweaving of people and meanings: riders with their passion for skiing, scientists with their meticulous attention to detail, and local residents with their boundless love for the place where they grew up.

During 17 days of filming, dozens of spectacular rides were captured, along with ice climbing lessons and overnight stays at a glaciology camp at 2,700 meters. Conversations with legendary veterans about how they've observed changes in Elbrus glaciers throughout their lives (30-40 years) and, concurrently, the changing culture of tourism were also captured.

The film will show how mindful mountaineering and tourism are becoming part of the region's cultural identity.

Editing is scheduled to be completed by the end of summer. Screenings will follow at festivals, in tourist clubs, at the resort, and online.

From May 2nd to 8th, Elbrus will host the 17th edition of the Red Fox Elbrus Race 2026 festival.

On May 3rd, the individual ski mountaineering race will take place. This sport debuted at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where Nikita Filippov, a regular participant in the Red Fox Elbrus Race, won silver in the sprint. The Elbrus race will be the final stage of the Russian Cup and a powerful conclusion to the season for professional athletes.

On May 5th, the vertical kilometer race will take place from 2,450 to 3,450 meters. This is the largest race of the festival and a stage of the Russian Cup. Skyrunners must complete the race within two hours.

On May 7th, the sky marathon race will take place, a race to the Western Summit of Elbrus (5,642 meters). The race will be held in two stages: from the Azau glade (2,350 m) and from the Bochki shelter (3,750 m).

Participants include national team representatives, winners of national championships, and World Cup stages. Athletes of any experience are also eligible to participate in the overall standings in all three events.