Over 3,700 volunteers, including more than 500 children, took part in the annual Clean Mountain environmental tourism festival at the Elbrus resort. This year, 14 tons of trash were collected on the slopes of Elbrus.

This was the eighth time the high-altitude clean-up day had been held. The eco-festival was organized by the Caucasus Development Institute with the support of the Government of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.

Accompanied by experienced instructors and resort rescue workers, the volunteers cleaned up six areas.

The Clean Mountain festival brings together volunteers who care about ecology, nature conservation, conscious lifestyles, and waste-free consumption, and helps to shape a culture of recreation and responsible attitudes towards the environment. From a one-off initiative, the festival has grown into a major celebration involving several generations of families.