20 Sept 2010
Opening Ceremony
Opening ceremony started at the meadow Azau about 12-00. Participants were welcomed by the organizers Nikolai Shustrov and Elena Laletina. President of the Mountaineering Federation of the CBR Abdulhahim Elmezov said. that that event is very important for the Caucasus, and especially for Elbrus region. Representatives of the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of the CBR to the opening ceremony could not come, but his greetings delivered by phone. Chief Marshal and Honored Master of Sports Vladimir Shopin introduced marshals crew. Flags of participating countries - Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Indonesia, USA fluttered on the beautiful Caucasus skyline. Lacked the flag of Kazakhstan and Estonia, although the Kazakh athletes and one climber from Estonia takes part in the Race.
Participants and the marshals climb up on the barrel. At present there are 43 participants. Seven more are going to register tomorrow. Banners of our sponsors decorate starter town at the Barrels. The weather is fine. Tomorrow the start of qualifying lifting at 11 am. See You!.