Magic and legends
Elbrus is the highest point of Europe and Russia, a "gray" double-headed mountain, an extinct volcano. Elbrus region is famous for its beauty and greatness. Different peoples call it in their own way: Teiri-tau ("Mount of God Teiri"), Mingi Tau ("Ice Mountain"), Ot-tau ("Fire Mountain"), Shat-tau ("Merry Mountain"), Oshhamajo ("Mountain of Happiness"). More than 40 names has the gray Elbrus.
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