Doing a little research on Mount Elbrus.
Read somewhere that you need a border area permit, obtained from the ministry of foreign affairs and to achieve this two of the conditions are:
> 1. A signed letter from a reputable organisation
Is this a fancy way of saying that you need a guided trip?
> 2. A route plan
Does this restrict you to a certain route? Anyone know if you can submit more than one?
Thanks
Ash