The Republic ice-climbing competition on frozen waterfalls started today in the Khunzakhsky district of Dagestan. It was attended by more than 30 people – sports team clubs and students of rescue teams from the DSU, the DSPU, DagGAU, Rossoyuzspas, NAsledniki, the team of the Dagestan rescue corps of the Khunzakh region, the Emergencies Ministry and two squads from the city of Kaspiysk.
According to the tourist information center of Dagestan, the opening and the main stages of the competition are to be held on Saturday, February 13th.
The team that takes first place in the combined standings will be awarded with cups, diplomas and prizes from the Ministry of Tourism and folk craftwork of Dagestan, UGA reports.