Korjenevskaya Peak (7105m), Pamir (EXP 03)
The itinerary: Dushanbe - Jirgital - Base Camp (Moskvina Glacier) - Jirgital - Dushanbe
Korjenevskaya Peak is situated in the northern side of the Academy of Science Ridge, 13 km. far from Communism peak. The peak was discovered by Russian geographer N.Korjenevskiy on 23 August, 1910 and called after Evgeniya Korjenevskaya (the wife of the explorer). Since 1927 name Korjenevskaya peak appeared officially on geographical maps. The first successful ascent to the peak was done in 22 August 1953. The group consisted of 8 alpinists from Leningrad under the leadership of A.Ugarov reached the top from the North from Korjenevskaya glacier climbing along the Northern range. Now there are about 10 different complexity known routes to the top. The simplest, popular and safe way goes along the South ridge from the Korjenevskiy glacier.