“Socks are key. Dry socks in fact. They’re the most important thing you need to pack,” my guide Giorgi says nonchalantly. “You should never go hiking without an extra pair.” I nod approvingly but ...

Balkaria, a southern Russian republic known for towering peaks and alpine valleys. This footage captures rugged ridges, deep-cut gorges, and the snow-covered summit of Mount Elbrus—the highest point ...

Discover the active volcanoes in the Caucasus Mountains, with a focus on Mt. Elbrus's volcanic history and potential eruption risks. All of this makes it surprising to stumble across a news article ...

The North Caucasus region is the part of Russia that slopes up towards the main ridge of the Caucasus mountains, often considered the border between Europe and Asia. It is home to dozens of ...

In a cemetery beside a mosque on the outskirts of Nazran, a small city in the republic of Ingushetia at the foot of the Caucasus mountains, stand 192 unusual headstones. Only a name and date of birth ...