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Lenin Peak (Russian: Пик Ленина, Pik Lenina), originally known at Mount Kaufmann, is the highest mountain in the Trans-Altai range of central Asia and the second highest peak in the Pamir Mountains. It is named after the Russian revolutionary and first leader of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin. Lenin Peak was thought to be the highest mountain in the former Soviet Union until 1933Centuries: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years: 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 See also 1933 in aviation 1933 in film 1933 in literature 1933 in mu when Ismail Samani PeakAsian mountains Ismail Samani Peak ( Russian: Pik Imeni Ismaila Samani Tajik: Qullai Ismoili Somoni is the highest mountain in Tajikistan and in the former Soviet Union. When the existence of a peak in the Soviet Pamir Mountains higher than Lenin Peak was (known as Stalin Peak at the time) was climbed.
Lenin Peak was first climbed in 1928 by Karl Wien, Eugene Allwein and Erwin Schneider of a German expedition.
There are 16 established routes on Lenin Peak, nine on the southern side and seven on the northern slopes. The peak is quite popular with climbers due to its easy access and some uncomplicated routes. However, the peak is not without its share of disasters. In 19741974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). Events January-February January 5 Dungeons & Dragons officially released. February 4 Patricia Hearst, the 19 year old granddaughter of publisher William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped, the entire team of eight female climbers died high on the mountain in a storm. An avalancheThis article refers to the natural event known as an avalanche . For other uses, see below Chevrolet has produced a car named Avalanche The Avalanches are an Australian dance music group An Avalanche diode is an electronic device An avalanche is caused wh triggered by an earthquakeAn earthquake is a trembling or shaking movement of the Earth's surface. Earthquakes typically result from the movement of faults, quasi-planar zones of deformation within its uppermost layers. The word earthquake is also widely used to indicate the sourc killed 43 climbers in 1990Events January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo.
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