The Elbrus resort has resumed operations.

The cable cars at the Elbrus ski resort in Kabardino-Balkaria resumed operation today after being shut down for maintenance.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot", on May 8, the Elbrus administration announced that the cable cars at the resort were closed for technical maintenance.

Today, after a technical break, all five cable cars resumed operation: Azau - Krugozor (2350m - 3000m), Krugozor - Mir (3000m - 3500m), Mir - Garabashi (3500m - 3847m), Mir-2 - Bashtala (3500m - 3560m) and Bashtala - Chiran (3560m - 3300m). The Elbrus administration reported on its Telegram channel.

As a reminder, in September 2025, three people were killed and several others were injured when a cable car on Mount Elbrus broke. The director and chief engineer of the cable car company were detained and arrested in connection with the deaths. In January, the case was referred to court.

The prosecutor's office also filed lawsuits on behalf of the sons of two of the deceased men. One of the victims demanded 10 million rubles in compensation for the death of his father, and the other demanded 15 million rubles. On June 6, it was announced that the court ordered Elbrus Pendulum Cableway LLC to pay three million for the death of a passenger.

Elbrus Region is a winter resort in Kabardino-Balkaria, popular among fans of alpine skiing, freeriding, snowboarding, and other extreme sports.

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