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Peak Pobeda (Sakha)

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Peak Pobeda is a very famous mountain. Its name means Victory. This mountain sits in the Sakha Republic in Russia. It is a main part of the Moma Natural Park. It is a very grand place to see. The mountain is part of a huge group of mountains. It belongs to the Chersky mountain system.

This peak is quite special for its height. It is the highest peak of the Chersky Range. It is also the highest in the East Siberian mountain system. In the area of Yakutia, it is the highest point. The mountain sits in the Buordakh Massif. This massif is part of the Ulakhan-Chistay Range. That range is a subrange of the Chersky system.

People have tried to climb this mountain for a long time. In 2018, two climbers reached the top in winter. Their names were Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger. They were from Italy. This was the first winter ascent ever made. It was a very big goal for them.

Climbing in the winter is a very hard job. The weather at the mountain is extremely cold. When the climbers were at base camp, it was very freezing. The temperature was about -40°C. This is the same as -40°F. This is a very low temperature for humans.

Peak Pobeda is a key part of the land in Northeast Asia. It is one of the highest points in the Russian federal subjects. You can find it on lists of ultra-prominent peaks in Asia. It is a very important landmark in the Sakha Republic. Many people study it because of its size. It stands out in the wide Russian landscape.

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