Kyrgyz authorities are introducing permits for climbing Victory Peak
Following the death of Russian mountaineer Natalia Nagovitsina, Kyrgyz authorities will issue special permits for climbing Victory Peak, according to the country’s state tourism development agency. Climbing the mountain without these permits will be prohibited.
According to officials, no one has climbed Victory Peak yet this year. In the near future, permits are planned to be issued to about 20 climbers who have undergone appropriate training and have extensive climbing experience.
The agency linked the new measure to the death of Russian mountaineer Natalia Nagovitsina and the public outcry caused by this tragic incident. Natalia Nagovitsina, 47, broke her leg while descending from Victory Peak in August 2025. She was left waiting for help at an altitude of 7,200 meters, with only a small supply of water.
Source: Meduza.
Several attempts were made to rescue Natalia Nagovitsina, but all proved unsuccessful. Italian mountaineer Luca Sinigaglia died during one of these attempts. In September, the rescue operation was called off, and the Russian woman was presumed dead.
Ukrainian mountaineer Antonina Samoilova conquered one of the world’s most dangerous peaks—Nanga Parbat, which stands at 8,125 meters. During the climb, she overcame difficult challenges, and at the summit, she held a memorial performance in honor of the Ukrainian climbers who died defending their country.
