Wild Columbine in bloom at the foot of Mount Belukha. The Altai Mountains, East Kazakhstan
Mt Belukha (4,506 m) is the highest mountain in Siberia and Altai. It is situated in the Katun Ridge on the border between Russia and Kazakhstan. The meaning of name “Belukha” is related to the great amount of snow on its slopes and to white clouds that often wrap its peak. The mountain has also other names - Kadyn-Bazhi (Peak of the Katun), Uch-Sumer (Sanctuary of Gods), Mus-Tuu (Ice Mountain), Ak-Syuru (One with White Water), Uch-Airy (Mountain with Three Divisions). In 1998 Belukha was entered into the list of Universal Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO. The first people who climbed the peak of Belukha were brothers Michael and Boris Tronov. They reached the summit of Belukha in 1914.
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Location: Belukha Mountain Katun Ridge Altai Altay Siberia East Eastern Kazakhstan Katon Karagai National Park
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