Record SL-738370 · Wikidata Q283826
Peak Shota Rustaveli
No list classifications
Elevation
4,859
m
15,942 ft
Prominence
40 m
Isolation
0.5 km
Coordinates
43.0078° N,
43.0717° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaShota Rustaveli (officially known as the Shota Rustaveli Peak) (Georgian: შოთა რუსთაველის მწვერვალი) is a mountain in the central part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, straddling the border of Svaneti (Georgia) and Kabardino-Balkaria (Russia). The elevation of the mountain is 4,960 meters (16,270 feet). Shota Rustaveli is generally considered to be the 9th highest peak of the Caucasus. The slopes of the mountain are glaciated and some of the glaciers descend well into the adjacent valleys. Its name comes from famous Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli.
First ascent
Date
1983
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Janghi | 5,033 m | N 352° | 0.6 km |
| Glavnaya Jangi | 5,074 m | NW 315° | 1.6 km |
| West Shkhara | 5,069 m | SE 124° | 1.8 km |
| West Jangha | 5,059 m | NW 307° | 2.1 km |
| Lakutsa-Laartkol | 4,655 m | W 287° | 3.4 km |
| Shkhara | 5,193 m | E 106° | 3.5 km |