Forty-five schoolchildren from Tyrnyauz came to El. ВТРК «Эльбрус»

Elbrus Resort

The Elbrus All-Season Tourist and Recreational Complex (ATRC) is located in the Elbrus region of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and has been a popular destination on Russia's tourist map for over half a century. Tens of thousands of athletes and winter sports enthusiasts from around the world flock here. They are drawn by the high-altitude observation platforms, ski slopes, snow park, hiking eco-trails, and the opportunity to climb Elbrus, the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. Elbrus boasts the highest cable car in the country, at an altitude of 3,847 meters. Its uniqueness is confirmed by the Russian Book of Records. The resort boasts a well-developed infrastructure: 19.5 km of maintained ski slopes, 7 ski lifts (including 3 modern gondola lifts), over 65 km of nature trails, and approximately 800 accommodations of varying comfort levels. The resort offers skiing opportunities even in spring and summer. The ski season continues until July, with training camps for regional and national Russian alpine skiing and freestyle teams, and all-Russian alpine skiing competitions taking place.

Forty-five schoolchildren from Tyrnyauz came to Elbrus for a career guidance meeting about careers in tourism and the professions needed in the North Caucasus today.

The students met with the Kavkaz.RF team. They learned about the development of tourism in the region and the resorts currently under construction and expansion, including Elbrus, Mamison, Veduchi, and Kaspiy. Modern resorts are in need of a variety of professionals: engineers, mechanics, IT specialists, rescuers, avalanche experts, mountain patrol officers, guides, snow collectors, and dozens of other specialists.

Representatives from Kabardino-Balkarian State University also spoke. Career department staff discussed the university's specializations, internship and employment opportunities, and the new partnership with Kavkaz.RF.