Aleksander Pyanitsyn

Aleksander Pyanitsyn is the vice president of the Russian Mountaineering Federation, known for his involvement in the oversight of climbing activities and safety regulations. Recently, he commented on the controversial case of Russian mountaineer Natalia Nagovitsyna, who went missing while attempting to climb Pico Victoria. Pyanitsyn revealed that three guides had previously prohibited Nagovitsyna from attempting the climb due to her injury and lack of experience, raising questions about the decision-making processes surrounding high-altitude climbs.