Veteran Azerbaijani alpinist Alexander Najafov criticized the current state of mountaineering in the country, recalled the most intriguing events of his career, and presented his recommendations for the development of the field.
Idman.Biz reports that in an interview with the "Iki Sahil" newspaper, the 66-year-old alpinist stated that the development level of alpinism in Azerbaijan is low, noting that not enough attention is being paid to the training of professionals, opening of new routes, and safety issues.