Elbrus

American

[el-broos] / ɛlˈbrus /

Or Elbruz

noun

a mountain in the S Russian Federation, in the Caucasus range: the highest peak in Europe, 18,465 feet (5,628 meters).

Elbrus British

/ ɪlˈbruːs /

noun

a mountain in SW Russia, on the border with Georgia, in the Caucasus Mountains, with two extinct volcanic peaks: the highest mountain in Europe. Height: 5642 m (18 510 ft)

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Aeroflot, AlfaStrakhovanie, Elbrus, NordStar and S7 did not respond to requests for comment.

From Reuters • Dec. 22, 2022

The Russian government has also been encouraging large domestic companies and banks to use Elbrus chips in their computers because the components are designed in Russia.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022

Besides, it was never about the summits — not Everest or Vinson Massif or Denali or Aconcagua or Kosciuszko or Elbrus or Kilimanjaro, either.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2021

Having climbed Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Elbrus in Russia, and completing the Marathon des Sables, he was "looking for an adventure".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2019

Once 'mid group of native mountains Hot dispute arose, Elbrus, angry, did with Kasbek Argument propose.

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